A Federal High Court sitting in Jos, Plateau State has delivered a significant judgment convicting two individuals for serious human trafficking offenses involving a minor.
Court Delivers Landmark Judgment
The court found both defendants guilty of multiple charges related to human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Honorable Justice D.V. Agushi presided over the case that exposed a disturbing network targeting vulnerable minors for commercial sexual exploitation.
Specific Charges and Violations
The convictions stem from three primary offenses under Nigerian law. The defendants were found guilty of recruiting a person under 18 years for prostitution, facilitating foreign travel to promote prostitution, and conspiring to enable such illegal activities.
These actions directly violated Sections 16, 18, and 27 of the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration Act, 2015. This legislation represents Nigeria's comprehensive legal framework for combating human trafficking and protecting victims.
Legal Implications and Broader Impact
This conviction sends a strong message about Nigeria's commitment to fighting child trafficking and sexual exploitation. The case demonstrates the judiciary's willingness to apply the full force of anti-trafficking laws to protect the most vulnerable members of society.
The judgment occurred on November 13, 2025, marking another step forward in Nigeria's ongoing battle against human trafficking networks that prey on children and young people.
Legal experts view this conviction as an important precedent that could strengthen future prosecutions of similar cases across Nigeria's judicial system.
