The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested two women over alleged child trafficking and rescued three teenage girls who were reportedly lured with promises of employment.
Operatives attached to the State Intelligence Department (SID), acting on credible intelligence, intercepted the teenagers on February 17, 2026, at Adamawa Sunshine Motor Park in Yola.
The victims were identified as Naomi Linus (14), Agnes Thomas (16), and Patience Justine (15).
In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Nguroje, the command disclosed that preliminary investigations revealed the minors were allegedly deceived and brought to Yola.
They were reportedly being prepared for transportation to Abuja under the pretext of securing menial domestic jobs.
Police authorities described the arrangement as suspicious and consistent with patterns of child trafficking and exploitation.
According to the statement, the two suspects arrested in connection with the case are Hasiya Yuguda (35) of the NEPA area in Jimeta, Yola North, and Ummulkhairi Abubakar (40) of Wuro-Hausa, Yola South.
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Further investigations also implicated Simon Boniface (38) of Bitakoyali in the Zing Local Government Area of Taraba State.
He is currently assisting the police with ongoing inquiries.
The rescued teenagers are presently in protective custody, while efforts are underway to trace and reunite them with their families.
Police authorities said investigations are continuing to determine whether the suspects are linked to a wider trafficking network.
The state Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, reiterated the command’s zero tolerance for child trafficking, exploitation, and abuse of minors.
He urged parents and guardians to remain vigilant and thoroughly verify any employment or travel arrangements involving their children.
Members of the public were also advised to promptly report any suspicious movements or activities involving minors to the nearest police station.
