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Abuja Woman Turns Six Girls to Sex Slaves

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10 years ago

June 27, 2016

A 28-year-old woman, Ifeoma Daniel, has been arrested by the police in the Federal Capital
Territory, Abuja, for allegedly turning six girls to sex slaves.
According to PUNCH Metro, Daniel who hails from Ahiazu Mbaise, Imo State, and a suspected accomplice, Collins Madueke, 28, were arrested in the Apo area by the Special Intelligence Response Team of the Inspector-General of
Police. Our correspondent gathered that the six victims, whose ages ranged from 19 to 22, were found
locked up in a room before the police rescued and handed them over to officials of the National
Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons and other related matters. Our correspondent learnt that the girls were rescued on Friday, June 17, 2016.
The victims – Chidinma Amakwe, Blessing John, Nancy Azubuike, Chiamaka Eze, Amarachi Chinedu and Beauty Ndulue – reportedly told the police that they were lured by the suspects to Abuja to become commercial sex workers.
They said they were promised N200,000 after six months.
Speaking with PUNCH Metro, Daniel, a mother of two, said she brought two of the girls from their
villages.
She said, “I have two children, Akunnaya and Charity. I divorced my husband three years ago
because he always beat me. I went into commercial sex work as a means of survival. I started the work in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. I was told commercial sex was more lucrative in Abuja, so I relocated here in 2015.
“I operated in the Apo area. I thought I could make more money by recruiting some girls to work for me. I brought the girls and the
agreement was that I would pay them N100,000 after six months. I also promised to take care of their feeding.
“I brought only two of the girls – Chinedu and John. The other girls were brought by two women known as Mama Cynthia and Azonto.” Madueke, who hails from Nsukka, Enugu State, denied working with Daniel to recruit the victims for commercial sex work.
He said, “I worked as a hairdresser. In the first week of June, I was in my shop when Chinedu
(one of the girls) approached me saying she wanted to learn hairdressing.
The following day, she came back with four other girls and they all said they wanted to learn as well. I know them as apprentices.”
One of the victims, Azubuike, 20, said she slept with no fewer than 15 men in a day, adding that
Daniel made N20,000 from her daily. She said, “I hail from Mbaise, Imo State. I dropped out of secondary school. My parents were aware that I wanted to go to Abuja to learn a vocation. My friend told me it would be commercial sex work. What I did not understand was that we would be locked up in a room.
“I slept with no fewer than 15 men in a day because they loved my services and always asked for more. I normally made between
N15,000 and N20,000 every day, but the money went to madam (Daniel) . I was asked to stay
with her because there was no accommodation. The police stormed the place where we were
locked up and rescued us.” Another victim, John, 19, who hails from Aba, Abia State, said, “It was one Aunty Joy who brought me to Abuja and handed me over to
Madam Azonto. Madam Azonto promised to give me N200,000 after six months if I agreed to be a
commercial sex worker.
“She kept me in a room with the other girls and brought our food to the same room. Every evening, we were taken out to different joints where we slept with several men. I
normally collected N1,000 per round from customers.” Our correspondent learnt that a man, who stayed in the neighbourhood where the girls were locked up, gave the police a tip-off. A police source said, “The girls were kept in the room and someone usually brought food for them through the window. When we got there, we
forced the door open and we discovered that there were six girls.” Our correspondent gathered that the police were making efforts to arrest the fleeing members of
the syndicate.
The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olaniyi Kolawole, had yet to reply to a text message sent to her phone on the arrest.

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Troops Rescue 40-Year-Old Kidnap Victim, Recover 18 Cattle

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5 days ago

October 19, 2026

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Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued a kidnapping victim and recovered 18 rustled cattle following an attack by suspected terrorists in Kebbi State.

The operation took place on Sunday, October 18, 2026, after security personnel received a distress call about an invasion of Rambo village in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area, where armed men reportedly attempted to abduct residents and steal cattle.

The Media Information Officer of Operation Fansan Yamma, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Monday.

According to Danja, troops of Sector 2, working alongside local vigilantes, immediately mobilised to the community and engaged the suspected attackers in a gunfight.

The armed men reportedly fled during the confrontation, allowing the troops to rescue a 40-year-old resident identified as Suleiman Maiyaki Ikara and recover the stolen livestock.

The rescued man and the recovered cattle were subsequently handed over to the district head of Rambo village for further action, the military said.

Four Suspected Drug Peddlers Arrested

In a separate security operation conducted on the same day, troops collaborated with personnel of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to raid suspected drug trafficking locations in Maiyama Local Government Area.

The raids targeted locations in Dakin Kowa, Karaye and Gubba communities.

The operation led to the arrest of four suspects and the recovery of substances suspected to be illicit drugs.

Danja said the suspects and recovered substances had been handed over to the NDLEA command in Maiyama for further investigation and appropriate action.

The task force reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining military operations against terrorists and other criminal groups operating within its area of responsibility.

It also commended residents for supporting security agencies and urged communities to provide timely and credible information that could help prevent attacks and improve security.

The latest operation comes amid continuing security challenges in parts of Kebbi State, where rural communities have faced incidents of kidnapping and cattle rustling.

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Hashim: Nigeria Is at War, Tinubu Lacks Clear Strategy to End Insecurity

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3 months ago

July 28, 2026

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Accord Party presidential aspirant Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s approach to tackling insecurity, saying Nigeria is effectively at war but lacks a clear and coordinated strategy to defeat terrorist groups and criminal gangs.

Hashim argued that despite ongoing military operations, terrorists and armed criminal groups continue to dictate the pace of violence in several parts of the country. He maintained that the nation’s security challenges require more than isolated military offensives, calling instead for a comprehensive national strategy backed by strong political leadership.

According to him, Nigeria’s armed forces possess the capacity to restore security if provided with consistent direction, adequate support, and a clearly defined mission. He stressed that defeating insecurity requires improved intelligence gathering, stronger inter-agency coordination, and sustained political commitment.

Hashim further urged the federal government to treat the country’s security situation with greater urgency, warning that prolonged instability could continue to undermine economic growth, investment, and public confidence in government institutions.

His comments come amid ongoing national debate over security policy, even as the Tinubu administration has announced measures including expanding the Nigerian Army and increasing investment in technology and military capabilities to address the country’s security threats.

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President Tinubu Approves Major Road Infrastructure Boost – Reconstruction of Key Federal Roads in Niger State and Extension of Bodo–Bonny Road in Rivers State

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8 months ago

February 27, 2026

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In a significant move to enhance connectivity, durability, and economic development across Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given the green light for the immediate reconstruction of three critical federal roads in Niger State, alongside the extension of the strategic Bodo–Bonny Road in Rivers State to link up with the East–West Road.

The three roads in Niger State earmarked for full reconstruction will utilize reinforced concrete pavement to guarantee long-lasting performance and better value for money. The projects include:

Mokwa–Bida Road(approximately 120 km)
Mokwa–Makeri Road (63 km)
Bida–Labata Road (123.5 km)

These upgrades aim to improve transportation efficiency, reduce maintenance costs over time, and support socio-economic activities in the North-Central region.

Additionally, President Tinubu has directed the extension of the Bodo–Bonny Road in Rivers State by connecting it to the East–West Road. This extension will be constructed as a *dual carriageway using concrete pavement and will feature solar-powered street lighting for enhanced safety and sustainability. The initiative is expected to boost access to coastal communities, facilitate trade, and strengthen integration in the Niger Delta area.

This approval underscores the administration’s ongoing commitment to revitalizing legacy infrastructure projects and delivering durable, high-quality road networks nationwide under the Renewed Hope Agenda.