The Bauchi State Police Command has apprehended a 26-year-old man, Johnson John, from Gwallameji, for allegedly trafficking a 19-year-old woman, Cecelia Cosmos, into prostitution.
The incident unfolded on April 12, 2025, when John lured Cecelia with promises of a job opportunity in Lagos State.
Cecelia’s mother, Rhoda Cosmos, filed a report with the ‘E' Police Divisional Headquarters on April 19, 2025, after learning of her daughter’s disappearance.
The investigation revealed that Cecelia was handed over to a woman known only as “Mama,” who trafficked her to Burkina Faso for sexual exploitation.
Following the report, Bauchi State Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, instructed immediate action. John was arrested and confessed to his role in the crime.
The investigation is ongoing, and the case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further proceedings. The suspects are expected to face charges in court after the investigation is complete.
