Nigeria, March 15 -- Police operatives in Akwa Ibom State have announced the dismantling of a human trafficking syndicate operating in the state. Seven victims have been rescued, and four suspects linked to the network have been arrested.

The police said the operation followed credible intelligence received on 13 March, which indicated that a vehicle conveying young persons suspected to be victims of trafficking was moving along the Ikot Ekpene-Aba Road.

According to a statement issued on Saturday by the police spokesperson in Akwa Ibom, Timfon John, operatives quickly mobilised a patrol team and launched a coordinated stop-and-search operation along the route.

The suspected vehicle was intercepted during the operation, leading to the ...