The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Bauchi State has recovered a stolen Toyota Hilux and arrested two individuals involved in human trafficking in separate security operations.
Speaking to journalists, Commandant Oloyede Oyerinde commended his officers for their commitment to safeguarding lives and property.
According to Oyerinde, NSCDC operatives intercepted a stolen black Toyota Hilux (TRD V6 Off-Road) 2020 model, with chassis number MROFA3CDIL3850349 in the early hours of March 25, 2025.
The vehicle, owned by Mr. Emmanuel Agbola of Rantiya, Jos, Plateau State, had been stolen from the Rantiya area near High School.
“Acting swiftly on the report, our personnel launched a stop-and-search operation along the Bauchi-Jos Expressway,” he said.
Upon sensing danger, the suspects abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene. The recovered Hilux has since been returned to its rightful owner.
In a separate operation, the NSCDC operatives, according to him, arrested two suspects for alleged human trafficking.
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The case, he said was reported on March 21, 2025, by Faith Gabriel, a resident of Yalwan Kagadama/Unguwan Kusu.
Gabriel was said to have accused Comfort Godiya (33) of deceiving victims with false promises of employment.
Investigations, the commandant added, revealed that four victims identified as Faith Gabriel, Joy Samson, Dinatu Danjuma, and Balema, had been transported to Ibadan on March 10, 2025, supposedly for restaurant jobs.
“However, they later discovered they were being trafficked for commercial sex work en route to Côte d’Ivoire. Realizing the danger, they managed to escape and return to Bauchi,” the commandant stated.
Oyerinde confirmed that the suspects confessed to facilitating the victims’ movement under false pretenses.
He condemned human trafficking and warned perpetrators of severe legal consequences.
Investigations are ongoing and the suspects will be prosecuted accordingly.
