At least 14 Nigerians have been declared wanted by the
international criminal police organisation (Interpol) for alleged human and
drug trafficking, robbery, cheating, and forgery.
Red Notices published on the Interpol website stated that
the suspects are wanted by various countries.
The individuals named in the notices include Felix Omoregie,
Jessica Edosomwan, Uche Egbue, Jude Uzoma, Chinedu Ezeunara, Benedict Okoro, Ikechukwu
Obidiozor, and Alachi Stanley.
Others are Bouhari Salif, Timloh Nkem, Austine Costa, Okromi
Festus, Akachi Vitus, and Mary Eze.
Belgian authorities have issued a notice for Omoregie,
accusing him of leading a criminal organisation involved in exploiting minors
for prostitution.
“Family name: Omoregie, Forename: Felix, Gender: Male, Date
of birth: 22/10/1977 (47 years old), Nationality: Nigeria,” the notice reads.
“Charges published as provided by requesting entity: 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.”
French authorities issued a notice for Edosomwan, accusing
her of trafficking multiple victims in an organised operation and concealing
proceeds of the crime.
The notice stated that Egbue is wanted in Argentina for drug
trafficking, while Uzoma is sought by Brazil for similar charges.
Ezeunara is wanted by Uruguay for alleged drug trafficking,
and Okoro is being pursued by Nicaragua for alleged organised crime.
Obidiozor, Vitus, and Stanley are wanted by Angola for
alleged kidnapping, robbery, and illegal possession of firearms.
Notices also indicated that Eze is wanted in Denmark for
alleged human trafficking, Salif in China for alleged drug smuggling, and Nkem
in Canada for alleged sexual assault and failure to comply with conditions of
recognisance.
Costa is sought by Indian authorities for alleged criminal
conspiracy, forgery, and possession of forged documents.
Okromi is also wanted by India for alleged conspiracy and
cheating.
Interpol explained that Red Notices serve to alert the
public and law enforcement about wanted persons in order to help locate them.
“A Red Notice is a request to law enforcement worldwide to
locate and provisionally arrest a person pending extradition, surrender, or
similar legal action. A Red Notice is not an international arrest warrant,” the
organisation stated.
“The individuals are wanted by the requesting member country
or international tribunal. Member countries apply their laws in deciding
whether to arrest a person.”
Interpol urged the public to report any information about
the wanted persons to their local police authorities.
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