Tag: National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons

The Nigerian government said the returnees arrived in two batches – 708 on 23 March and 522 on 29 March.

NAPTIP says five of the rescued persons are currently undergoing rehabilitation at NAPTIP facilities, while some suspects have been prosecuted

NAPTIP said investigations revealed the children were trafficked from Kano and other northern states.

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“The victim gave birth three days ago before her rescue in an uncompleted building.”

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“The victims comprised six males and 29 females, aged between five and 42 years respectively.”

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The incident occured in Sokoto State, an official said.

NAPTIP says the 71 victims were rescued when it conducted three operations between July 15 and 19.

The official also called for life imprisonment instead of capital punishment for convicted rapists

In 2018, NAPTIP received 1,076 human trafficking and other related cases, out of which 206 were investigated.

The agency says though there are others reasons for trafficking, prostitution is the most common.

The suspect also reportedly impregnated the victim.

The agency says the state is currently ranked second in human trafficking in the country.

An official says as soon as investigations are over, the suspects would be charged to court.

Some officials were fired for arranging "professional sureties" for suspects for a fee.

The agency says three females rehabilitated have been trained to university level.