The Lagos State Police Command has rescued three young girls from a suspected human trafficking operation in Badagry, Lagos State.

The girls were reportedly being transported on a commercial motorcycle when police officers intercepted the rider during a routine patrol.

The Force Public Relations Officer, Ani Iniedu, disclosed the incident in a statement shared on Friday.

According to the police spokesperson, officers intercepted the motorcycle along Owode Apa Road in Badagry. Three young girls were found on the motorcycle.

Police interrogation reportedly revealed that the girls were victims of human trafficking.

The officers rescued the girls and conducted an initial debriefing. The police said efforts were ongoing to identify and arrest the suspected traffickers.

The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Panti, Yaba, for further investigation.

The police have not disclosed the identities or ages of the rescued girls. Details about where they were allegedly being taken, who arranged their movement and whether any suspect has been arrested were also not provided in the report.

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The rescue has again drawn attention to the need for stronger action against human trafficking and the protection of vulnerable children.

Authorities are expected to establish how the girls were recruited, who was responsible for transporting them and whether other people were involved in the suspected operation.

The investigation will be important in identifying those responsible and preventing further exploitation.

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