Troops of Nigerian Army have arrested three suspected human traffickers and recovered the remains of a female infant concealed inside a bag in Ede South Local Government Area of Osun State.
Gatekeepers News reports that the operation was carried out by troops of the 192 Battalion (Reserve) in Ede Ologobi at about 5:49am on November 4, 2026.
According to security sources cited by security intelligence platform Zagazola Makama, the troops discovered the remains of the infant, which had been sealed inside a bag, during the operation.
A motorcycle was also recovered from the scene.
The three suspects, the infant’s remains and the recovered motorcycle were subsequently handed over to the police at the Ilaro Area Command for further investigation.
The circumstances surrounding the infant’s death and the suspected trafficking operation were not immediately established.
The police are expected to investigate the incident and establish the identities and respective roles of the suspects.
The development comes amid continued security efforts by military formations to tackle criminal activities, including human trafficking and other related offences across the country.
