Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- The police in Akwa Ibom State, South-south Nigeria, have arrested a suspected human trafficker and rescued two victims.

Timfon John, the police spokesperson in the state, disclosed this in a statement forwarded to PREMIUM TIMES on Sunday.

Ms John, a deputy superintendent of police, identified the suspect as Alex Omosivie, 47, from Edo State.

"The arrest was made following reliable intelligence that Mr Omosivie frequently came to Uyo to traffic young women to various African countries for prostitution and other illicit activities," she said.

According to the police, the suspect was arrested on Tuesday at a hotel located along Ring Road 3 in Uyo.

"During the arrest, police rescued two victims," Ms John added.

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