8 Eritreans rescued from human trafficking racket in Isiolo

8 Eritreans rescued from human trafficking racket in Isiolo

Officers from the Directorate of criminal investigations (DCI) have rescued 8 Eritreans aged between (17-31) years who are believed to victims of human trafficking.

The eight were rescued after the detectives managed to intercept a vehicle which they being ferried in at Wamba Junction in Isiolo County.

According to the detectives, three suspects, Alhabass Ali, Abdi Hassan and Ibrahim Adan were arrested while one other suspect managed to escape.

On Friday, two vehicles were also detained in connection to the syndicate.

This comes two days after another suspected human trafficking ring was intercepted in Ruiru.

25 Burundians were rescued and three Kenyan women arrested.

The victims aged between 24 to 33 years were apparently held hostage pending transit to Asian countries.

Detectives discovered them at the home of one Mr. Nicholas Mugambi Waigwa following a tip-off.

 

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