By Uzair Adam Imam
A father, Bala Abubakar, has been arrested by the Sokoto State Police Command for selling six of his own children, along with 22 others, to human traffickers.
The children have been rescued and taken to a state orphanage.
The police commissioner, Ali Kaigama, announced that Abubakar and other suspects were arrested for their roles in the illegal child trafficking ring.
Abubakar allegedly sold his biological children and 22 others to traffickers for between N150,000 and N250,000 each.
In a separate incident, the police arrested Saifullah Hassan for murdering a woman, Balikisu Garba, in a hotel.
Additionally, three kidnap victims, including Barrister Rukayat, were rescued, and weapons and ammunition were seized from the suspects.
The police commissioner reassured residents of the state’s commitment to maintaining law and order and thanked the state governor for his support.
He urged the public to collaborate with the police to ensure a safer community.