The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) has declared 14 Nigerian nationals wanted for offenses including human trafficking, drug trafficking, robbery, forgery, and organized crime.
According to Red Notices published on the INTERPOL website, the suspects are sought by various countries for their alleged involvement in these crimes.
The individuals listed include Felix Omoregie, Jessica Edosomwan, Uche Egbue, Jude Uzoma, Chinedu Ezeunara, Benedict Okoro, Ikechukwu Obidiozor, Alachi Stanley, Bouhari Salif, Timloh Nkem, Austine Costa, Okromi Festus, Akachi Vitus, and Mary Eze.
Felix Omoregie is wanted by Belgian authorities for allegedly leading a criminal organization exploiting minors for prostitution.
- Jessica Edosomwan is accused by French authorities of human trafficking involving multiple victims.
- Uche Egbue, Jude Uzoma, and Chinedu Ezeunara are sought by South American countries for alleged drug trafficking.
- Ikechukwu Obidiozor, Alachi Stanley, and Akachi Vitus face charges in Angola for kidnapping, robbery, and illegal firearm possession
- Austine Costa and Okromi Festus are wanted in India for forgery and criminal conspiracy.
INTERPOL clarified that Red Notices are not international arrest warrants but serve as alerts to locate and provisionally arrest individuals pending legal actions such as extradition.