Trafficking: Adamawa Police Rescue 3 Underage Girls, Nab 2 Female Suspects

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested two female suspects in connection to a case of suspected child trafficking and rescued 3 underage girls.

The suspects include Hasiya Yuguda, 35 years of NEPA, Jimeta Yola North LGA and Ummulkhairi Abubakar, 40 years of Wuro-Hausa, Yola South LGA.

The victims are Naomi Linus, 14 years, Agnes Thomas,16 years and Patience Justine,15 years as contained in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje.

SP Nguroje said that on the 17th February, 2026, the operatives of the Command attached to State Intelligence Department (SID), acting on credible intelligence, intercepted three teenagers at Adamawa Sunshine Motor Park.

According to him, preliminary investigation revealed that the minors were deceitfully brought to Yola and were in the process of being transported to Abuja under the pretence of securing employment for menial domestic work. 

He said further investigation also implicated one Simon Boniface (38 years) of Bitakoyali, Zing LGA, Taraba State, and is currently assisting the Police in the ongoing investigation.

"The rescued teenagers are in protective custody, while efforts are ongoing to trace and reunite them with their respective families as investigation continues", he said.

"The Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command, CP Dankombo Morris reiterates the Command’s zero tolerance for child trafficking, exploitation, and all forms of abuse against minors. 

He urged parents and guardians to remain vigilant and properly verify any employment or travel arrangements involving their children and urged public to promptly report suspicious movements or activities involving minors to the nearest police station.