Tag: #HumanTrafficking
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NAPTIP RESCUES 26 TRAFFICKED CHILDREN FROM ORPHANAGE IN BENUE, ARRESTS NOTORIOUS SYNDICATE
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued at least 26 trafficked children from an orphanage in Benue State linked to a large-scale child trafficking, sale, and illegal adoption syndicate. The operation was confirmed in a statement by NAPTIP Press Officer, Vincent Adekoye. Among those arrested is a 60-year-old man,…
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NAPTIP URGES STRONGER JUDICIARY TO FIGHT RITUAL KILLINGS IN NIGERIA
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) is calling on Nigeria’s judiciary to step up and help stop the growing menace of ritual killings. Speaking at the opening of the Africa Colloquium Against Human Trafficking in Lagos, NAPTIP Director-General Mrs. Binta Bello highlighted how weak law enforcement and court delays are…
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HAPPY HOME ORPHANAGE OWNER SURRENDERS TO NAPTIP AMID CHILD TRAFFICKING PROBE
Mr. Christopher Nwoye, owner of the controversial Happy Home Orphanage in Asaba, Delta, has surrendered to NAPTIP following accusations of housing stolen children from northern Nigeria. The agency uncovered over 70 children during a June raid, including 15 newborns, some traced to Kano and Gombe. NAPTIP’s Director-General, Hajia Binta Adamu-Bello, confirmed that investigations will now…
