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In a major breakthrough, Nigeria Police Force operatives have dismantled a transnational kidnapping syndicate and rescued two Ghanaian women held under dehumanizing conditions in Port Harcourt.
The Intelligence Response Team (IRT) arrested prime suspect Peter Okoye along with accomplices Paulinus Chidokwe and Chinonso Okafor on May 1, 2025, following intensive surveillance. The victims - Ms. Anastasia Arthur (aka Baidoo) and Amaseerwaa Konadu - were freed after enduring what police described as "horrific captivity."
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"These criminals operated across borders, exploiting online romance scams to lure victims," said police spokesman Muyiwa Adejobi.
The rescued women are receiving medical treatment while suspects face thorough investigation before prosecution.
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IGP Kayode Egbetokun praised the operation as evidence of Nigeria's commitment to international security cooperation. The police warned citizens about rising online scams and urged reporting suspicious activities through official channels.
This crackdown comes amid growing concerns about West African human trafficking networks and their modus operandi targeting foreign nationals.
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