FULL LIST: INTERPOL Declares 14 Nigerians Wanted for Human and Drug Trafficking

The International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) has issued Red Notices for 14 Nigerians accused of involvement in crimes including human trafficking, drug trafficking, robbery, forgery, and other offenses.

The Red Notices, published on INTERPOL’s website, reveal that these individuals are wanted by authorities in various countries for their alleged roles in organized criminal activities.

List of Wanted Individuals and Allegations:

1. Felix Omoregie – Wanted by Belgium for leading a criminal organization exploiting minors for prostitution.
2. Jessica Edosomwan – Sought by France for trafficking multiple victims and concealing criminal proceeds.
3. Uche Egbue – Wanted in Argentina for drug trafficking.
4. Jude Uzoma – Pursued by Brazil for drug trafficking.
5. Chinedu Ezeunara – Sought in Uruguay for alleged drug trafficking.
6. Benedict Okoro – Wanted in Nicaragua for alleged organized crime.
7. Ikechukwu Obidiozor, Akachi Vitus, and Alachi Stanley – Wanted by Angola for kidnapping, robbery, and illegal possession of firearms.
8. Mary Eze – Sought by Denmark for alleged human trafficking.
9. Bouhari Salif – Wanted in China for alleged drug smuggling.
10. Timloh Nkem – Pursued by Canada for alleged sexual assault and failure to comply with recognisance conditions.
11. Austine Costa – Wanted by India for alleged conspiracy, forgery, and possession of forged documents.
12. Okromi Festus – Also sought in India for conspiracy and cheating.

The Red Notices provide detailed accusations against these individuals. For example, Belgium’s notice against Felix Omoregie alleges involvement in sexual exploitation of minors and leading a criminal organization, while Jessica Edosomwan is accused of organizing trafficking operations in France and concealing illicit gains.

Drug trafficking charges dominate cases against Uche Egbue, Jude Uzoma, and Chinedu Ezeunara. Violent crimes, including kidnapping and robbery, are attributed to Ikechukwu Obidiozor, Akachi Vitus, and Alachi Stanley in Angola.

INTERPOL Clarifies Role of Red Notices

INTERPOL emphasized that Red Notices are not international arrest warrants. Instead, they serve as requests for law enforcement agencies worldwide to locate and provisionally arrest suspects pending extradition or other legal processes.

“A Red Notice is a request to law enforcement worldwide to locate and provisionally arrest a person pending extradition, surrender, or similar legal action,” INTERPOL stated.

Call for Public Assistance

INTERPOL has urged anyone with information about the whereabouts of these individuals to report to their local police authorities.