Tag: human trafficking
Police nab suspects over human trafficking
According to the statement, a 20-year-old woman, Ebere Wilson of Wuntin Dada, reported that she was assaulted and had her…
23 Nigerian youths trafficked to Thailand repatriated, recount ordeals
“They disclosed that they were accommodated in a hostel with bunks and provided with all the necessary gadgets, and were…
17 suspected trafficked children rescued in Nasarawa
The Police Command in Nasarawa State says it has rescued 17 children from suspected human traffickers in Karu Local Government…
How Chukwudi Nwachukwu sold his sister, 9 others into sex slavery
A Ghanaian court has sentenced a 29-year-old Nigerian man, Chukwudi Nwachukwu, to 10 years in prison for trafficking his younger…
Nigeria, France, Italy unveil joint effort to fight human trafficking
According to her, addressing these challenges requires coordinated and sustained action, which the new initiative aims to support.
Woman bags 7 years jail term for human trafficking
A Bayelsa State High Court has sentenced 29-year-old Mariam Omokiri from Delta State to seven years in prison for human…
Nigerian man loses appeal, to rot in South African jail
A South African High Court has upheld the conviction of a Nigerian man, Chinedu Justice Obasi, who bagged 18 years…
Inside the Uyo compound: 20 Ghanaians rescued from suspected traffickers
The rescue operation was conducted by the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, working in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service…
Police foil human trafficking attempt, save two women
Ndukwe said the suspect and his victims were intercepted on July 30 by operatives of the Crack Tactical Squad during…
Why Ghana Police stormed McCarthy Hills and arrested 50 Nigerians
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has arrested 50 Nigerians, including a landlord, for alleged involvement in cybercrime and human trafficking…
End of the road as court jails Delta human trafficker 12 years
The convict who was said to have been arraigned on a six-count charge bordering on human trafficking, had during the…
Ondo governor’s wife leads campaign against human trafficking
Speaking, the State Comptroller of Immigration commended the wife of the governor for her proactive stance, reiterating the command’s commitment…
Human traffickers exploiting digital space to recruit victims, NAPTIP, ICMPD raise alarm
The Benin Zonal Commander of NAPTIP, Sam Offiah, noted that traffickers are increasingly exploiting the digital space to lure young…
Woman jailed 5 years for trafficking lady to Italy for prostitution
Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a judgment, said he found that the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt in…
Human trafficking: Immigration Service recues 21 minors
"The minors, aged between 7 and 15, were rescued by NIS border outpost officers near the Geidam control post in…
Edo couple convicted, jailed five years for human trafficking
Aganran described the feat as part of NAPTIP's Director-General's agenda of arresting, prosecuting and convicting high-profile trafficking cases in the…
Human trafficking suspect who made victims take oath arrested
The 42-year-old suspect was arrested by operatives of Edo State Taskforce on Human Trafficking with one Joy Osawe.
Human trafficking: NIS rescues, hands over victims to NAPTIP
The Command Public Relations Officer (CPRO), Mohammed Abdullahi said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.
Africa makes human trafficking attractive – Author
“Exactly 90 per cent of people who leave find out when they get there that the grass is not green…
Notorious Edo human trafficker Mama Masha jailed 12 years
Mama Masha who lives at Okuarobo Street, Off St. Saviour Street in the Upper Sakponba area in Benin, was arraigned…
Human Trafficking: UNODC partners NAPTIP to enhance resource efficiency in Nigeria
This development, according to UNODC is also to enhance resource efficiency, strengthen the criminal justice response, and assist the formulation…
11 repatriated human trafficking victims handed to NAPTIP
“The young women are from different parts of the country and of various ages ranging from 19 to 37, “he…
Edo no longer a human trafficking hub, says EU Ambassador
EU's head of delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Ambassador Samuela Isopi, who stated this on Tuesday in Benin, noted that…
NIS rescues 716 survivors of human trafficking in Katsina borders
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Special Border Command in Jibia, Katsina State has rescued no fewer than 716 survivors of…
Couple arrested in Ogun over ‘plot to traffick’ teenage girl to Burkina Faso
The suspects were arrested following a report lodged at Atan Ota Divisional Police Headquarters by one Adeniji Okikiolu, who reported…
27 human trafficking victims rescued in Kano
Babale said that the victims were recruited from Oyo, Osun, Kogi, Ondo, Ekiti, Lagos and Ogun states.
NAPTIP rescues 6 Libya-bound human trafficking victims
Babale said that the operatives of the agency rescued the victims at Kwanar Madugu in Ungogo Local Government Area of…
How to fight, win war against human trafficking – Osinbajo
According to Osinbajo, human trafficking is a global phenomenon, while encouraging everybody to rekindle their commitment so that the fight…
2 Mexicans linked with truck of 51 dead migrants charged in Texas
At least 51 migrants died after being trapped inside a sweltering tractor-trailer truck found abandoned, authorities said on Tuesday, in…
Human traffickers step up game, Dubai new destination
Human Trafficking is not abating in the country, because traffickers make so much money from their victims so they take…