NAIROBI, Kenya — Officers from the Kenya Police Service have rescued 70 people believed to be victims of human trafficking after raiding a house in Ruai, Nairobi.
Police said the operation followed a tip-off that led authorities to a suspected trafficking syndicate operating in the area.
According to a statement shared by the police, the victims had been locked inside a residential house when officers moved in and rescued them.
“Acting on a tip-off, officers busted a suspected human trafficking syndicate and rescued 70 victims who had been locked inside a house in Ruai, Nairobi,” the police said.
Victims from Ethiopia and Eritrea
Authorities confirmed that the rescued individuals include 66 nationals from Ethiopia and four from Eritrea.
Police also arrested one Kenyan suspect believed to be linked to the trafficking network. Investigations are ongoing to establish the full scope of the operation and whether more suspects were involved.
Human trafficking networks often exploit migrants seeking opportunities abroad, sometimes using Kenya as a transit point for irregular migration routes.
Ongoing Investigations
Officials said the rescued victims are being processed and will receive necessary assistance as investigations continue.
Human trafficking remains a serious transnational crime that authorities say requires public vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement.
“The public is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to authorities,” the police added.
Kenyan authorities have intensified efforts to dismantle trafficking networks in recent years, particularly those targeting migrants moving through East Africa.
