The Head of Public Relations of National Agency (NAPTIP) for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons and other related matters Josiah Emerole said the agency has rescued 19 women at the Central Business District area of Abuja, who were allegedly being trafficked to Saudi Arabia.

He disclosed that eight of the victims who are indigenes of Kano state were rescued at a travel agent's office where they were taken to for data capturing and other relevant documentation.

The statement further said three suspected traffickers were arrested from the office. He listed their names as Hamisu Ibrahim, Sanusi Usman and Sabiu Sule.
Other suspects working with Halal Travel and Tours Limited, who were part of the facilitators of the trip, are still at large and investigation into the case is ongoing.

The arrests and rescue came on the heels of increased reports of exploitation being meted out to Nigerians who had gone to seek employment as domestic employees in Saudi Arabia and other countries.

The NAPTIP Director-General, Julie Okah-Donli, has warned that the suspects, if culpable, will be duly prosecuted.”