Category : Human Trafficking


NAPTIP Rescues 6 Trafficked Kids, Arrests 7 in Niger

NAPTIP's Niger State Command rescued six child trafficking victims, including twin babies, and arrested seven suspects. The operation involved deception by alleged government officials and sales through a nurse.

NAPTIP Convicts Ondo Baby Factory Couple After 11 Years

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has secured a landmark conviction against a couple operating a baby factory in Ondo State, with 14-year sentences and asset forfeiture after an 11-year prosecution.

Man Jailed for Selling One-Year-Old Boy in Gombe Court

A 51-year-old man, Hamidu Damisa, has been sentenced to prison by the Federal High Court in Gombe for child trafficking offences, including selling a one-year-old boy named Destiny from Balanga Local Government Area.

Pregnant Bar Owner Arrested for Trafficking Girls to Ghana

Plateau State authorities have arrested a pregnant bar owner and another woman for allegedly trafficking three young girls to Ghana for prostitution. The victims, rescued and repatriated, revealed they were deceived with promises of legitimate work.

Nigeria Among Top Nations for Child Soldier Recruitment - UN

The United Nations has listed Nigeria among countries with the highest cases of child recruitment by armed groups, with over 7,400 children verified as recruited globally in 2024 alone. The UN's Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict highl

Plateau Rescues 5 Trafficked Children, Arrests 3

Plateau State authorities have rescued five children from human trafficking to Cross River, arresting three suspects. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat child trafficking in the region.

Oyo NSCDC Arrests Housewife for Human Trafficking

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Oyo State has detained a 28-year-old housewife for allegedly trafficking a teenager to Côte d'Ivoire for prostitution, while her husband remains at large.

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