Crime

NSCDC Nabs Two for Trafficking 15-Yr-Old Girl, 2 Others to Libya

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A 56-year-old carpenter, Babatunde Oluwasola and a trader, Dada Fowowe, have been arrested for trafficking a 15-year-old girl and two others to Libya for prostitution. The suspects were arrested by the officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Ondo state. They Continue Reading

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We have rescued over 1000 victims of human trafficking – NAPTIP

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The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, Kano Zonal Command said that it has rescued no fewer than 1,085 victims of human trafficking from January to July 2023. The Public Relations Officer of the zone, Mr. Aliyu Kalli disclosed this while speaking to newsmen on Wednesday. He also said the 1,085 […]Continue Reading

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Oyo Repatriates Over One Hundred Indigenes In One Year

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Oyo state government has repatriated over one hundred indigenes of the state who were victims of human trafficking in foreign countries in the last one year. Also, the state government facilitated the return of over two hundred victims of human trafficking who are Oyo state indigenes from other states. The Senior Special Assistant on Diaspora […]Continue Reading

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Àjọ NAPTIP Gùnlé Ètò Ìdánilẹ́kọ Fáwọn Òsìsẹ́ Rẹ̀ Láti Gbógun Ti Ìwà Ìfinisòwò Lọ́nà Àitọ́

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Àjọ tón gbógun ti fífi èyàn sòwò lọ́nà àitọ́, ti bẹ̀rẹ̀ ìdánilẹ́kọ fún àwọn òsìsẹ́ nípinlẹ̀ lórí gbígbógun ti gbígbé àwọn èyàn kúrò lórílẹ̀èdè yíì lọ́nà àitọ́. Olùdarí àgbà fájọ ọ̀hún Arábìnrin Julie Okah-Donli ló sọ eléyíì di mímọ̀ lásìkò ìdánilẹ́kọ tó wáyé nílu Èkó, tó sì sàpèjúwe ìdásílẹ̀ ikọ̀ òsìsẹ́ tí yóò máà gbógun […]Continue Reading

News Analysis

Intensifying Fights Against Human Trafficking

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Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labour or commercial sex act. Every year, millions of men, women, and children are trafficked worldwide. This can happen in any community and victims can be of any age, race, gender, or nationality. Traffickers might use violence, manipulation, or false […]Continue Reading

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NAPTIP Inaugurates Taskforce in Ogun

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The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has inaugurated the Ogun Taskforce on Human Trafficking to stem the tide of human trafficking and irregular migration in the state and the country.  The taskforce is chaired by the Ogun State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Gbolahan Adeniran . The Director […]Continue Reading

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Oyo Govt. Inaugurates Taskforce on Human Trafficking

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In a bid to end human trafficking, Oyo State Government has inaugurated about thirty task force members. Radio Nigeria correspondent reports that the members were drawn from different agencies and parastatals which includes the Nigeria Police, Immigration, JPDC and a representative of non-governmental organizations. The state governor, who was represented by his Continue Reading

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Human Trafficking: Stranded Nigerian Ladies in Lebanon Cry for Help

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Thirty Nigerian ladies trafficked to Lebanon now stranded in the country have appealed to the Nigerian authorities to come to their rescue as videos of their predicament hit the social media. The Journalists International Forum for Migration (JIFORM), through its President, Ajibola Abayomi, relayed the message after exclusive encounter with victims through a statement on Continue Reading

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Human Trafficking: NAPTIP Solicits Synergy among Stakeholders

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As the world celebrates the International Day against Human Trafficking, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking inPerson, NAPTIP, has called for a synergy among stakeholders to tackle themenace in the country. Osogbo zonal commander of the agency, Alhaji Mustapha Saadu made thecall while speaking with Gold FM, Ilesa, on the significance of theinternational Continue Reading

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Ese Oruru’s Abductor Gets 26 Years Jail Term

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A Federal High Court sitting in Yenagoa has sentenced Yinusa Dahiru, accused of the abduction of 14-year-old Ese Oruru in August 2015 in Bayelsa State to26 years in prison. This followed his conviction by the court presided over by Justice Jane Inyang. Yinusa popularly called “Yellow” was convicted on four out of the five count […]Continue Reading