The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE) has rescued ten human trafficking victims, including six minors, in a dramatic operation along the Sagamu Interchange. Acting on a tip-off, officials intercepted a luxury bus transporting the victims to neighboring countries under false pretenses of employment.
TRACE spokesperson Babatunde Akinbiyi revealed the victims aged 12-24 were being trafficked for forced labor and potential sexual exploitation. "We've arrested three suspects posing as recruitment agents," Akinbiyi stated, noting this marks the fourth such interception in 2025. The victims are currently receiving medical care and counseling at a government facility.
This operation highlights Ogun State's strategic position as a trafficking hotspot due to its extensive border networks. The National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has commended TRACE's vigilance while urging parents to verify job offers for their children.
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