INTERPOL Hunts 14 Nigerians For Human And Drug Trafficking Crimes

No fewer than 14 Nigerians have been declared wanted by the International Police (INTERPOL) for crimes including human trafficking, drug trafficking, robbery, cheating, and forgery, among others.

Reports obtained on Tuesday from Red Notices published on INTERPOL’s website reveal that the 14 individuals are wanted by various countries where these alleged crimes were committed.

The wanted individuals include Felix Omoregie, Jessica Edosomwan, Uche Egbue, Jude Uzoma, Chinedu Ezeunara, Benedict Okoro, Ikechukwu Obidiozor, and Alachi Stanley. Others on the list are Bouhari Salif, Timloh Nkem, Austine Costa, Okromi Festus, Akachi Vitus, and Mary Eze.

According to the notices, Felix Omoregie is wanted by Belgian authorities for allegedly leading a criminal organization that exploits minors for prostitution.

The notice stated:
“Family name: Omoregie, Forename: Felix, Gender: Male, Date of birth: 22/10/1977 (47 years old), Nationality: Nigeria.
Charges: Sexual exploitation or exploitation of prostitution of minors over 16 years of age; Sexual exploitation or exploitation of prostitution of another person; Leader of a criminal organisation; Human trafficking for the purpose of prostitution or other forms of sexual exploitation.”

Jessica Edosomwan, another suspect, is wanted by French authorities for her alleged involvement in “trafficking multiple victims in human beings, committed against several persons, and operating in an organized gang for concealing or converting proceeds of criminal activities.”