Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested three suspected human traffickers and recovered the remains of a female infant concealed in a sealed bag in Ede South Local Government Area of Osun State.
The suspects were reportedly apprehended at about 5:49 a.m. on November 4 in Ede Ologobi during an operation conducted by troops of the 192 Battalion (Reserve).
Security sources disclosed that the soldiers discovered the infant’s remains hidden inside a bag during the operation. A motorcycle was also recovered from the scene.
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Following the operation, the three suspects, the infant’s remains and the recovered motorcycle were handed over to the police at the Ilaro Area Command for further investigation.
Authorities are yet to establish the circumstances surrounding the infant’s death and the alleged human trafficking activities. Further investigations are expected to shed light on the incident.
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