Man Nabbed in Uyo for Trafficking Minor as Zamfara Emirate Supports NSCDC

Man Nabbed in Uyo for Trafficking Minor as Zamfara Emirate Supports NSCDC

The Akwa Ibom State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested a man for trafficking a minor in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

The suspect, John Okokon Akadi, 45years old male, identified by the victim as ‘Mr Essien’, was arrested by operatives of the NSCDC on 1st November, 2022 in Uruan LGA, following information provided to the corps about his complicity in selling a minor to someone without the consent of his parents. The suspect was alledged to have sold Master Prince Michael Inyang to one Asuquo Ikpang to work for him as labourer for an undisclosed fee.

The boy, Prince Michael Inyang, 13 years old, was allegedly sold into servitude by the suspect to Mr Asuquo Ikpang family in Cameroon where he worked as a fisherman without pay for over two years at Ineh Fishing Settlement in Cameroon.

According to the victim, his master (Asuquo Ikpang) died in 2021, after which his wife transferred him to serve someone else for a monthly fee of 4,500 naira which was paid to the wife. He narrated the level of maltreatment he received in the hands of his new master which attracted sympathy from some members of the fishing community who were Nigerians.

The concerned Nigerians interrogated Prince Michael and were able to know he is a Nigerian, from Uruan LGA in Akwa Ibom State. They got his bio-data and traced his father through the primary school he attended in Ibesikpo Asutan LGA. The father, who had reported his missing son to the Nigeria Police headquarters in Uyo was contacted and he went to Cameroon to reclaim his son, whom he met in an appalling state.

Based on the information provided by the victim’s, father, Comdt Suleiman Mafara directed the Anti-human unit of the corps to track the suspect and apprehend him. Consequently, a team of NSCDC operatives led by SC Grace Wilson tracked and apprehended the suspect.

Preliminary investigations were concluded after which the suspect was handed over to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP). The representative of NAPTIP who received the suspect promised to prosecute the matter diligently, as they seek justice for the crime committed.

DSC EKERETE FRIDAY
PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
NSCDC AKWA IBOM STATE COMMAND.
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Zamfara Emirate Supports NSCDC

The Talata Mafara Emirate council has stated her resolve to give a resounding support to the leadership of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Zamfara State under the purview of Commandant Muhammad Bello Muazu.

The Emir of Talata Mafara Dr. Bello Muhammad Barmo MON stated this in his palace when the state commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Zamfara State Command, Commandant Muhammad Bello Muazu paid him a courtesy call on the 30th November 2022.

The Royal Father said that the posting of Commandant Muhammad Bello Muazu to Zamfara State is a home coming and as such the Emirate council is poised to accord the Commandant all the necessary support in the fight against insecurity and terrorism in the state.

The Emir of Talata Mafara, eulogized the Corps in the local Government Area, he described the organization as a people friendly agency. He therefore, urged the Corps not to relent in winning the confidence of the general public.

The Emir said that Commandant MB Muazu is rooted to Talata Mafara and the Emirate council by history. He therefore asked the State Commandant to feel at home in demanding any assistance from the Emirate.

The Emir of Talata Mafara Dr Bello Muhammad Barmo in giving his Royal Blessings to the State Commandant, prayed for the end of insecurity in the state.

He also assured the State Commandant of his Royal contributions towards the success of the Corps always.

In recognition of what could be described as a home coming for the Commandant, the Royal Father gave him a gift as a sign of acceptance.

Meanwhile, Commandant Muhammad Bello Muazu told the Emir that he has recognized Talata Mafara as his ancestral root and as such , it behooves on him to pay hummage to the Emirat.

Commandant MB Muazu opined that the work of security is for all and sundry, he therefore craved for the wholesome support of the good people of Talata Mafara and the Emirate in order to achieve the desired goals.

He said the Corps in Zamfara State under his leadership is poised to accord the Government of His Excellency Dr Bello Muhammad Matawallen Maradun MON, the Executive Governor of Zamfara State all the needed Security assistance in order to end the menace of insecurity in the state.

Commandant MB Muazu therefore thanked the Emir for the warm reception given to him and his entourage.

The State Commandant was therefore received by the Area Commander ACC Andi Garba, the Divisional officers of Talata Mafara and Bakura, the Representative of the DSS and Divisional police officer in the local Government Area, the Representative of the Federal Road Safety Corps and that of the State Hisbah commission.

*Ikor Oche SC
CDPRO Zamfara State Command.
For State Commandant.*