Three Suspected Human Traffickers Arrested, Infant Remains Recovered in Osun

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested three suspected human traffickers and recovered the remains of a female infant concealed inside a bag in Ede South Local Government Area of Osun State. The suspects were arrested at about 5:49 am on November 4 in Ede Ologobi, according to security sources who disclosed the incident to Zagazola Makama. The troops of 192 Battalion (Reserve) reportedly discovered the remains of the infant, which had been sealed inside a bag, during the operation. A motorcycle was also recovered from the scene. The suspects, the infant's remains and the recovered motorcycle were subsequently handed over to the police at Ilaro Area Command for further investigation. The circumstances surrounding the infant's death and the alleged human trafficking operation were not immediately clear.