🚨 “We Dey Catch Dem!”: NAPTIP Convicts 700+ Traffickers, Rescues 26,000 Victims in Nigeria’s Boldest Crackdown Yet 🚨
📍 Asaba, Delta State- In a major blow to human trafficking networks, Nigeria’s National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has announced the conviction of over 700 traffickers and the rescue of approximately 26,000 victims across the country.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
- 700+ traffickers convicted nationwide.
- 26,000 victims rescued from trafficking operations.
- 23 survivors supported through university education.
- 6 survivors employed by NAPTIP to aid in awareness efforts.
- Workshops conducted to train school administrators on anti-trafficking measures.
📰 The Story:
At a recent two-day workshop in Asaba, Delta State, organized in collaboration with the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD), NAPTIP’s Director-General, Binta Adamu Bello, disclosed these significant achievements. Represented by Mr. Josiah Emerole, Director of Intelligence, Bello emphasized the clandestine nature of human trafficking and the challenges in prosecuting offenders, especially when perpetrators are often close family members.
“Most of the time, victims are reluctant to speak because the perpetrators are often family members or people close to their families,” Bello stated.
The workshop aimed to equip school principals and administrators with the necessary tools to protect children from exploitation. As part of this initiative, 50 Vanguard groups will be established in secondary schools across Delta State to raise awareness and prevent trafficking among school-age children.
🗣️ Top Comments from X (Twitter):
@NaijaActivist: “Kudos to NAPTIP! 26,000 lives saved is no small feat. Let’s keep the momentum going. #EndHumanTrafficking”
@DeltaEducator: “Empowering schools to combat trafficking is a game-changer. Our children deserve safety. #ProtectOurChildren”
@JusticeForAllNG: “700 convictions send a strong message. Traffickers, beware! #JusticeServed”
@SurvivorVoice: “As a survivor, this news gives me hope. Thank you, NAPTIP, for your relentless efforts. #SurvivorStrong”
@GlobalRightsNG: “Collaboration is key. Great to see NAPTIP and ICMPD working together. #StrongerTogether”
This significant milestone underscores Nigeria’s commitment to eradicating human trafficking. With continued collaboration between government agencies, international partners, and local communities, the fight against trafficking gains momentum, offering hope to countless victims.
Source: The Guardian Nigeria
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