The Dein of Agbor in Delta state, Benjamin Ikenchukwu, Keagborekuzi I, has said his chiefdom would partner the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to end human trafficking in the state. The monarch stated this on Tuesday in his palace when he received the NAPTIP management team on a courtesy visit […]
The House of Representatives has asked the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to begin shaming sex traffickers in their homes, including widespread publication of names and pictures of convicted traffickers. This followed a unanimous adoption of a motion moved by Rep. Rima Shawulu (PDP/Taraba) and seven others during plenary on […]
The House of Representatives has asked the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to begin shaming sex traffickers in their homes, including widespread publication of names and pictures of convicted traffickers. This followed a unanimous adoption of a motion moved by Rep. Rimamnde Kwewum (PDP-Taraba) and seven others during plenary presided […]
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it has charged to court a director and two others from Sokoto state over their alleged sexual exploitation of a minor. NAPTIP said this in a statement by Adekoye Vincent of the Press and Public Relations Unit on Tuesday in Abuja. The agency […]
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) in Akwa Ibom state has apprehended two suspects for alleged human trafficking while one other suspect evaded arrest. In a release made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state Zonal Commander of NAPTIP, Nduka Nwanwenne said the suspects were arrested in the […]
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking In Person (NAPTIP) on Friday said the agency apprehended no fewer than 130 suspected human traffickers and rescued 190 victims within three years. The Zonal Commander in Charge of Osun, Ondo and Kwara, Mr Saadu Mustapha, disclosed ton Friday in Osogbo. READ ALSO: 52 cadets inducted into […]
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare11, has promised to partner with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) through advocacy and empowerment in the fight against human trafficking. The Oba made the promise on Friday in his palace, when the new Zonal Commander of Benin zone, Mrs Ijeoma Uduak, paid him […]
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it has started investigation on the human traffickers arrested on January 28. The traffickers were arrested by officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at the Seme border in Lagos state. An officer in the Press and Public Relations Department of the agency, […]
The National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) on Tuesday said it has burst another baby-sale racket and arrested two female suspects that were involved. The agency said that the suspects were allegedly involved in the sale of a-month- old boy delivered by a mad woman. Lagos state Commander of NAPTIP, Daniel Atokolo, […]
Director General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Dame Julie Okah – Donli has revealed that the suspects in the trafficking of the young Nigerian lady who was trafficked to Lebanon have been arrested. The NAPTIP boss disclosed that the arrested suspects are in custody, warned foreign nationals to […]
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says the agency on January 13 rescued 21 victims from suspected human traffickers. Uyo Zonal Commander of NAPTIP, Mr. Nduka Nwawwenne, who disclosed this in Uyo on Tuesday, said the 21 victims were intercepted by men of the Department of State Services (DSS) along […]
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says the Agency on Jan. 13, rescued 21 victims from suspected human traffickers. The Uyo Zonal Commander, Mr Nduka Nwawwenne, disclosed this to news men in an interview in Uyo on Tuesday. READ ALSO: Court remands 2 artisans for alleged murder Nwawwenne said the […]
Following its determination to tackle the incidents of human trafficking in Africa, especially in Nigeria, the federal government is calling for continental collaboration, synergy and cooperation among law -enforcement agencies to enhance accelerated investigation and prosecution of human traffickers. Director General, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Dame Julie Okah – […]
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has arrested a 30-year-old head teacher of a private school in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for allegedly raping a 6-year-old pupil of his school. The suspect identified as Shedrach Nwekeagu, allegedly started off by inserting a finger into the […]
…Get 30 months imprisonment without option of fine …Another woman bags 12 years for labour exploitation of 8-year-old girl In a decisive step to serve as deterrent to infamous action, a Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced two women to jail for human trafficking. The convicts, Adesuwa Osaro and Orunmewegbe Omosede Esther, were arrested […]
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it will explore the entertainment industry to create awareness on combating human trafficking in the country. Director-General of NAPTIP, Ms Julie Okah-Donli, stated this while signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Heatfactory ICI Production and Otabor TV in Abuja on Friday. Okah-Donli […]
The Director General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Ms Julie Okah-Donli, has stated that there is the need to stop unpleasant raping of minors and abuse of helpless Nigerian children in the country. Okah-Donli stated this during a press conference on Friday in Abuja while reacting to the […]
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), on Wednesday in Lagos handed over eight women suspected to be victims of human trafficking to the Ghana High Commissioner to Nigeria. The Ghanaian women who were intercepted at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, by Officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) […]
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has renewed its commitment to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) in the fight against human trafficking in Nigeria. This was made known by the newly appointed IOM Chief-of-Mission, Frantz Celestin, during his visit to the NAPTIP Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. A statement […]
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) , on Thursday dismissed six errant officers who were involved in nefarious activities capable of bringing the agency to disrepute. NAPTIP also retired one officer compulsorily and sanctioned two others for various offences inimical to the operations of the agency. A statement dated September […]