59 Ethiopians rescued in suspected human smuggling operation in Marsabit, one suspect arrested

By Caroline Waforo

Police in Marsabit Central have rescued 59 Ethiopian nationals, including a four-year-old child, in a multi-agency operation targeting suspected human smuggling.
The operation, conducted following a tip-off, was carried out at a residence in Jirime area, where officers rescued 30 Ethiopian nationals, comprising 23 males and seven females.
Further intelligence indicated that more victims had been moved to another location, prompting officers to pursue them. They subsequently rescued 29 more individuals, including 28 adults and a four-year-old child, in the Shegel area.
Police arrested Halkano Guyo Galgalo, a caretaker at the residence, on suspicion of harbouring the victims. He was arrested to assist with ongoing investigations.
Investigations into the suspected human smuggling operation are ongoing.