Tag: #NAPTIP
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NAPTIP SAVES 147 TRAFFICKING VICTIMS, JAILS NIGERIEN IN JIGAWA
Behind the numbers are lives rescued, families reunited—and a major trafficking route disrupted. The Jigawa State Command of NAPTIP rescued 147 victims of human trafficking in 2025, reunited them with their families, and secured the conviction of a 30-year-old Nigerien trafficker. NAPTIP Commander Abdulkadir Turajo said the victims received counselling before being reintegrated, while the…
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HOTEL TURNED BABY FACTORY: NAPTIP SMASHES TRAFFICKING RING IN ONITSHA
Six suspects arrested, 17 girls rescued as a hotel allegedly doubled as a trafficking hub. Operatives of NAPTIP have busted a suspected human trafficking and baby-selling syndicate operating from a hotel in Onitsha, Anambra State, arresting six suspects and rescuing 17 young girls. The sting, backed by the military, followed intelligence reports of underage girls…
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AKWA IBOM CRACKDOWN: NAPTIP RESCUES 68 VICTIMS, ARRESTS 62 TRAFFICKERS
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued 68 victims—51 females and 17 males—and apprehended 62 suspected human traffickers in Akwa Ibom in 2025. Uyo Zonal Commander, Mr. Ubong Ekwere, told NAN that five victims—including two males, one female, and two babies—remain in NAPTIP shelters, while the others have been…
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NAPTIP DECLARES 2026 “YEAR OF NO MERCY” AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKERS
Abuja – The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has launched a crackdown on human traffickers in 2026, following 93 convictions and 2,500 rescued victims in 2025. ⚖️🚨 Director-General Hajiya Binta Bello warned, “Traffickers, leave this criminal enterprise now or face the full weight of the law.” High-profile suspects, including operators…
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ENUGU TEACHERS TRAINED TO FIGHT CHILD TRAFFICKING IN SCHOOLS
The International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) just empowered Enugu State teachers with a two-day workshop on the new National Curriculum tackling Trafficking in Persons (TIP), aiming to shield kids from this growing menace right in classrooms. Funded by the Netherlands and run with NAPTIP, the STEAP project trains educators across Enugu, Delta, Edo,…
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NAPTIP SOUNDS ALARM ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING AS NATIONAL SECURITY THREAT, LAUNCHES SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR VULNERABLE WOMEN AND CHILDREN
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has highlighted human trafficking as a direct and serious threat to Nigeria’s national security and public safety by fueling organized crime. Speaking at a program launch in Dutse aimed at empowering women and children engaged in street begging across Nigeria, NAPTIP Director-General Hajiya Binta…
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NIGERIA, FRANCE, AND ITALY LAUNCH “COMMON OPERATIONAL PARTNERSHIP” TO TACKLE HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Nigeria has teamed up with France and Italy in unveiling a new joint initiative branded the “Common Operational Partnership” (COP Nigeria) aimed at intensifying the fight against human trafficking. The project was officially launched in Abuja to strengthen Nigeria’s battle against trafficking along major migratory routes. European Union Ambassador to Nigeria, Gautier Mignot, explained that…
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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…
