The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says its operatives have
rescued two foreign nationals lured to Nigeria and held captive by “certain
Chinese nationals”.
Ani Iniedu, force public relations officer, said on Saturday
that the operation was a breakthrough in the fight against transnational
organised crime.
Iniedu said the rescue was carried out by operatives
attached to the National Central Bureau (NCB-INTERPOL), Lagos annex.
He said the
operation followed intelligence received from INTERPOL-NCB, Bogotá, on August 26, regarding two female citizens of Colombia,
identified as Maria Camila Rodas Ortiz and Yuliet Fernanda Rios Mesa.
“The victims were fraudulently lured to Nigeria, held
against their will, and had their travel documents confiscated by certain
Chinese nationals who are currently at large,” the statement reads.
“Upon
receipt of the intelligence, police operatives promptly launched a covert
tracking operation, locating the hideout in Lagos where both victims were
safely rescued on the same day.
“The fleeing suspects abandoned the location upon sighting
the approaching team, and efforts have been intensified to track down and
arrest all members of the syndicate.”
Iniedu said the rescued victims are currently in safe
custody and receiving necessary support.
“The Colombian Embassy in Accra is working in close
collaboration with the Bureau to secure hotel accommodations for the victims
and arrange emergency travel documents to ensure their safe return to Bogotá,”
the statement reads.
Olatunji Disu, inspector-general of police (IGP), reaffirmed
his commitment to safeguarding the lives and property of all residents within
the country.
Disu added that the force would continue to deepen
collaboration with international law enforcement partners to combat
cross-border crimes.
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