Kikelomo Kolawole/

A Lebanese man who advertised his Nigerian made for sale on Facebook has been arrested by security agents in Lebanon.

Wael Jerro caused an uproar on social media when he posted the passport and qualities of the maid and placed a $1000 price on her head.

The maid was identified as Busari Peace Ufuoma in a closed Facebook group.

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) confirmed Jerro’s arrest in a tweet on Thursday, a day after Lebanese authorities condemned the incident after receiving complaints from the Nigerian Mission in Lebanon.

An international passport reportedly obtained from the victim in May 2018 revealed that she hailed from Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

Wael Jerro’s post with details of the advertised maid. His Lebanese script was translated by a curious Nigerian who raised the alarm.

NIDCOM said the case was reported to the Lebanese authorities while a manhunt was launched to apprehend the suspect.

According to it, the Lebanese Ministry of Labour issued a statement in which it said Jerro’s action was completely unethical and in contravention of the country’s laws.

NIDCOM Chairperson, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa.

The ministry had also promised to take legal action against the suspect for human trafficking before a competent judicial authority.

Meanwhile, the Nigerian Mission in Lebanon has demanded that the victim be handed over to it unconditionally and in good health.