The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) has declared 14 Nigerians wanted for various crimes, including human trafficking, drug trafficking, robbery, cheating, and forgery. According to Red Notices published on INTERPOL’s website, these individuals are being sought by authorities in different countries where the alleged crimes were committed.
List of Wanted Individuals
The individuals identified in the notices are:
- Felix Omoregie
Wanted by Belgian authorities for leading a criminal organization involved in the sexual exploitation of minors and human trafficking for prostitution or other forms of sexual exploitation. - Jessica Edosomwan
Wanted by French authorities for human trafficking involving multiple victims and organized crime related to financial operations concealing the proceeds of crime. - Uche Egbue
Wanted by Argentina for alleged drug trafficking. - Jude Uzoma
Wanted by Brazil for alleged drug trafficking. - Chinedu Ezeunara
Wanted by Uruguay for alleged drug trafficking. - Benedict Okoro
Wanted by Nicaragua for involvement in organized crime. - Ikechukwu Obidiozor, Akachi Vitus, and Alachi Stanley
Wanted by Angola for kidnapping, robbery, and illegal possession of firearms. - Mary Eze
Wanted by Denmark for human trafficking. - Bouhari Salif
Wanted by China for drug smuggling. - Timloh Nkem
Wanted by Canada for sexual assault and failure to comply with legal conditions. - Austine Costa
Wanted by India for criminal conspiracy, forgery of valuable documents, and possession of forged documents with intent to use as genuine. - Okromi Festus
Also wanted by India for criminal conspiracy and cheating.
Details of Crimes and Red Notices
INTERPOL’s Red Notices serve as alerts to law enforcement agencies worldwide, requesting assistance in locating and provisionally arresting the individuals pending extradition or similar legal action. A Red Notice is not an international arrest warrant but a request issued by member countries for cooperation in apprehending suspects.
The notice for Felix Omoregie, for instance, specifies his involvement in leading a criminal organization engaged in the sexual exploitation of minors over 16 years of age. Similarly, Jessica Edosomwan is wanted for organized human trafficking operations involving multiple victims.
Other individuals, such as Egbue, Uzoma, and Ezeunara, are implicated in drug trafficking operations spanning countries like Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. Meanwhile, individuals like Costa and Festus are accused of crimes in India involving conspiracy and forgery.
INTERPOL’s Call to the Public
INTERPOL has urged members of the public to assist law enforcement by reporting any information about these wanted individuals to their local police authorities. The agency emphasized that Red Notices are intended to alert law enforcement and the public about potential threats posed by these individuals.
“A Red Notice is a request to law enforcement worldwide to locate and provisionally arrest a person pending extradition, surrender, or similar legal action,” the statement read.
Implications
The cases highlight the international scope of crimes involving human trafficking, drug smuggling, and forgery. They also underscore the necessity for global cooperation in tracking down individuals who exploit borders to evade justice. INTERPOL’s efforts aim to strengthen collaboration between member states and ensure that offenders face legal accountability for their actions.
As investigations and extradition processes continue, these Red Notices serve as a reminder of the importance of vigilance and coordinated law enforcement efforts in combating transnational crimes.
