The Bauchi State Police Command has announced the arrest of two suspects in connection with alleged human trafficking and related offences in the state.
In a statement issued on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Habib, said “The ‘E’ Divisional Police Headquarters was investigating a case involving criminal conspiracy, human trafficking, assault, extortion and defamation.”
“A complainant, Ebere Wilson, 20, of Wuntin Dada, reported that she was assaulted and had her mobile phone, a blue Tecno Spark 4, confiscated by Gloria Joseph on February 11, 2026.”
Habib stated that police investigations revealed that Joseph allegedly conspired with Light Mandis to lure Wilson and her friend, Mercy, to Ghana for prostitution.
The command’s spokesman added that the case had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.
He also noted that the Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, had directed that the suspects be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.
