Felix Omoregie, Jessica Edosomwan, Uche Egbue top list as INTERPOL declares 14 Nigerians wanted
The International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) has declared 14 Nigerians wanted for crimes ranging from human trafficking and drug smuggling to robbery and forgery.
Among those named in the Red Notices published on INTERPOL’s website are Felix Omoregie, Jessica Edosomwan, and Uche Egbue, all accused of major transnational crimes.
Felix Omoregie, 47, is wanted by Belgian authorities for allegedly leading a criminal organisation involved in the sexual exploitation of minors. According to the notice, he faces multiple charges, including human trafficking and managing a prostitution ring.
Jessica Edosomwan, sought by France, is accused of trafficking several victims and running an organised gang involved in laundering proceeds of criminal activities.
Meanwhile, Uche Egbue is being pursued by Argentine authorities for drug trafficking operations, with his case linked to international smuggling networks.
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Others on the Wanted List
The Red Notices also name other suspects wanted by countries worldwide:
Jude Uzoma (Brazil): Drug trafficking.
Chinedu Ezeunara (Uruguay): Drug trafficking.
Benedict Okoro (Nicaragua): Organised crime.
Ikechukwu Obidiozor, Akachi Vitus, and Alachi Stanley (Angola): Kidnapping, robbery, and illegal possession of firearms.
Mary Eze (Denmark): Human trafficking.
Bouhari Salif (China): Drug smuggling.
Timloh Nkem (Canada): Sexual assault and failure to comply with recognisance conditions.
Austine Costa and Okromi Festus (India): Forgery, conspiracy, and cheating offences.
INTERPOL clarified that the Red Notices are requests for provisional arrests pending extradition or similar legal action. They are not international arrest warrants but serve to alert law enforcement worldwide.
The agency urged the public to assist by reporting any information on the suspects to local police.
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