Tag: NAPTIP
Human traffickers now recruiting victims on social media – NAPTIP boss alerts
According to him, the Agency under his watch would focus more on public awareness creation, particularly in rural communities, to…
South-East among highest in human trafficking, – NAPTIP
Waziri-Azi said this on Monday at the opening of a one-day workshop organised in Enugu by the International Centre for…
Kidney harvesting: Trial stalled as NAPTIP, witnesses develop cold feet
Called upon, Mr. Abdullahi Mohammed, the sixth prosecution witness and a phone seller, recounted a peculiar incident involving Oluwatobi Sulaimon,…
Kidney harvesting suit: Witness disowns statement against Abuja hospital
The witness's testimony further unraveled as he contradicted himself on crucial points, including his place of origin and the circumstances…
‘Engaging in female circumcision will earn you 4-year jail term’, NAPTIP warns
NAPTIP, however, debunked the myth in its reaction to the posts, warning against the practice. “Dear Muhammad- Just so you…
‘Reverend Sister’ in NAPTIP net over alleged trafficking of 38 children
By Jethro Ibileke The Benin Zonal Command of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), has…
Traffickers now offer fake high-paying jobs to young Nigerians, NAPTIP raises alarm
“I urge you to exercise caution, ask questions, and seek a second opinion before accepting tempting offers. Do not allow…
Reps summon NAPTIP D-G over unlawful detention of Alliance Hospital CEO
Rep. Victor Ogene (LP-Abia), a member of the committee, commended the CEO of Alliance Hospital for bringing the matter before…
Lagos indigenes now being trafficked out of Nigeria, NAPTIP says
By Adebola Adegoke Prof. Fatima Waziri-Azi, Director-General, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has warned…
We rescued 470 victims of human trafficking in Katsina – NAPTIP
He pointed out that the medical outreach had become necessary to address issues of trauma and sexual exploitation of victims…
We have rescued 21,181 victims of human trafficking in 20 years – NAPTIP
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it has rescued and received 21,181 victims of…
Edo man Alfred Osadolor jailed 7 years for trafficking 10-year-old girl
Osadolor was arraigned on 22 August 2021, on a one-count charge of procurement for sexual exploitation.
NAPTIP hails 12-year jail term for Benin socialite Osaigbovo
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Justice Geraldine Imadegbelo of a Benin High Court convicted Osaigbovo on a…
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…
‘Malian girls now being trafficked to Edo for prostitution’
Mr Nduka Nwawenene, NAPTIP Commander, Benin Zonal Office, said during a road walk organised to mark the 2023 World Day…
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…
Libya bound Ajoke Micheal intercepted in Sokoto
The victim explained that a woman, identified as Mrs. Edu in the Ikorodu area of Lagos, recruited her to travel…
Libya-bound teenage girls intercepted, handed to NAPTIP
“We have the belief that they were being trafficked to Libya to be used for labour exploitation, prostitution, ritualism or…
Four brothels sealed over human trafficking in Port Harcourt
NAPTIP Commander in Rivers State, Nwamaka Ikediashi had told our reporter in an interview that suspects arrested will be arraigned…
3 suspected trans-border human traffickers arrested in Osun
Mr Effeh Ekrika, NAPTIP Zonal Commander, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Osogbo that the suspects…
NAPTIP busts human trafficking network in Imo, rescues 6 children
The six children and one pregnant girl were rescued from Child Traffickers at Eziachi community in Orlu Local Government of…
NAPTIP intercepts 19 Libya bound Nigerians in Kano
The victims were being taken to Libya, for commercial sex and labour exploitation,
Anambra woman declared wanted over missing 16-year-old mother, baby
The suspect engaged one Nzube Nwakamma, 22, to recruit a girl that could work in her restaurant in Ghana for…
Ogun girl, 13, intercepted in Kebbi on the way to Libya
“The girl was intercepted at Koko border on Friday, Aug. 9 as she was traveling from Ogun to Sokoto unaccompanied…
NAPTIP, Oba of Benin take campaign to endemic communities
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), began a campaign and dialogue session in endemic communities…
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…
615 victims of human trafficking rescued in Katsina
By Abbas Bamalli The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Person (NAPTIP) has rescued no fewer than 615…
39-year-old suspect commits suicide in NAPTIP custody
A 39-year-old suspect has committed suicide at the detention center of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in…
Trafficking: NAPTIP closes – in on tour operators, travel agents
By Aderogba George The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has disclosed that it is closing-in…
Benin human trafficker Mercy Owuzo jailed 5 years
Owuzo was arraigned by the Benin Zonal Command of the agency for organising foreign travels, “which promotes prostitution and harbouring…