Tag: human trafficking

IOM expresses concern over use of technology to promote human trafficking

By Kevin Okunzuwa, Benin.     The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has expressed concern over the use of technology to increase the incidence of human trafficking in Nigeria.   Prestage Murima, IOM Nigeria Chief of Mission, expressed the concern in…

July 30, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Human Trafficking: NAPTIP partners Facebook, NCMEC to enhance investigation

By Emmanuel Acha, Enugu.   The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it is collaborating with Facebook to enhance tracing and diligent investigation of cases relating to online child abuse and others.   The agency…

July 30, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Agencies sensitise Nigeria-Niger border communities to dangers of human trafficking

International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) and National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) on Wednesday sensitised some Nigeria-Niger Republic border communities at Kongolon, Katsina State, to the dangers of human trafficking.   The sensitisation activity…

September 29, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

NAPTIP, Italian embassy renew partnership to tackle human trafficking

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has solicited the cooperation of the Italian government, in its renewed bid to uncover highly placed Nigerians, who are involved in human trafficking syndicates and their accomplices.   A…

September 22, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

Trafficking: FG pledges to end “modern slavery” – Interior Minister

The Federal Government has promised to do all within its power to end trafficking of young vulnerable Nigerians by criminal elements to Europe for sex slavery and other illicit activities.   This is even as the British Government and the…

July 30, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

IOM urges Nigeria to take decisive actions against human trafficking

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has urged Nigeria to take decisive actions toward curbing trafficking and sex slavery in the country.   IOM’s Chief of Mission in Nigeria Frantz Celestin made the call in a message to commemorate the…

July 29, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

NIS rescues 4 victims of human trafficking in Jigawa

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it has rescued four female victims of human trafficking in Jigawa State.   The NIS Comptroller, Mr Isma’il Abba, told newsmen in Dutse on Friday that the women were rescued on Thursday at Gurai…

July 16, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

Ministry, NAPTIP to collaborate in fight against human trafficking, prostitution

The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen, has promised to collaborate with National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to tackle human trafficking, prostitution and child labour in the country.   A statement by Mr Shehu…

February 2, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

NAPTIP says human trafficking, a crime of great magnitude

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says human trafficking is a crime of great magnitude, which affects mainly women and children.   The NAPTIP Director-General, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, said this during a virtual meeting with the…

January 28, 2021 · by komolafe times ·

NAPTIP seeks partnership with UNODC in fight against human trafficking

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it will deepen its partnership with the UN Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) in the fight against human trafficking in the country.   The Director-General of NAPTIP,…

January 20, 2021 · by komolafe times ·