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NAPTIP busts human trafficking syndicate, rescues 29 victims
Operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have successfully apprehended eight individuals suspected of belonging to a well-organised human trafficking syndicate operating between Nigeria and Ghana. During the operation, the Agency also rescued 29 victims, most of whom were foreign nationals from various West African countries. The raid occurred […]
NAPTIP intercepts 25 women being trafficked to Saudi Arabia
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has intercepted 25 women suspected to be victims of human trafficking and labour exploitation, who were being prepared for illegal migration to Saudi Arabia. According to a statement released by the agency, the unsuspecting women were apprehended in front of a popular hotel in […]
FG condemns Cleric’s flogging of minors in Rivers State church
The Federal Government has expressed strong condemnation of a viral video showing a cleric violently flogging a group of minors at his church in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The footage, which has sparked nationwide outrage, prompted immediate intervention from law enforcement and child protection agencies. In a press statement released on Saturday, Jonathan Eze, Special […]
10 Foreigners Arrested in Ondo for Human Trafficking
The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 10 foreign nationals from the Republic of Benin over their alleged involvement in a human trafficking ring operating within the state. Commissioner of Police, CP Lawal Adebowale, made this revelation on Sunday, August 3, 2025, during a press briefing held in Akure, the state capital. […]
NAPTIP Seeks Ogun Principals’ Support in Combating Human Trafficking
The Director General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Hajia Binta Bello, has called on secondary school principals in Ogun State to actively support the fight against human trafficking. Speaking through the agency’s Director of Research and Programme Development, Mr. Josiah Emerole, Bello made this appeal during a two-day […]
NAPTIP Declares Speed Darlington Wanted Over Alleged Rape
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has officially declared controversial Nigerian musician, Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, wanted for serious criminal allegations. According to a statement released by the agency on Friday, June 27, 2025, the singer is being sought in connection with multiple offences including rape, cyberbullying, […]
NAPTIP Saves Girl Abused, Exploited by Politician’s Wife
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has successfully rescued a 14-year-old girl, Bashariyya Usman, from a situation of extreme abuse, neglect, and exploitation allegedly perpetrated by the wife of a high-ranking government official in Abuja. In a statement released on Saturday by NAPTIP’s Press Officer, Vincent Adekoye, the agency confirmed […]
Speed Darlington to Face NAPTIP Over Disturbing Video
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has officially summoned Nigerian singer Darlington Okoye, widely known by his stage name “Speed Darlington,” to appear at its national headquarters in Abuja. The appearance is scheduled for Friday, May 30th, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. This request comes amid serious concerns arising from a […]
Consistent Campaign will drop Human Trafficking – NAPTIP
National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has expressed confidence that with continued sensitisation of the public, the tide of human trafficking in Delta would drop significantly. The Commander, NAPTIP Benin Zonal Command, Mr Sam Offiah, stated this in an interview with the reporters yesterday in Asaba. He spoke after sensitising and […]
Man Impregnates 19 Teenagers from one Housing Estate – NAPTIP
Pregnancy Trafficking Case in Abuja Sparks National Outcry, Renewed Calls for United Action Against Human Trafficking A deeply disturbing case involving the rescue of 19 pregnant teenage girls from a housing estate in Abuja has sent shockwaves across Nigeria and reignited urgent calls for a comprehensive national crackdown on human trafficking. The victims were reportedly […]