The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons said its operatives have rescued nine pregnant women from a baby factory in Abuja. This is contained in a statement by the Press Officer, NAPTIP, Mr Vincent Adekoye, and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Abuja. Mr. Adekoye revealed that the baby factory is…
The Director General of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, Captain Alex Badeh, and his team paid a visit to the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, to foster collaboration on advancing transport safety and accident prevention in the state. In a statement signed on Sunday, by the Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, NSIB, Bimbo…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking In Persons, Makurdi Zonal Command has rescued five victims and apprehended eight suspects. Among those arrested were an 80-year-old woman, Innocent Josephine, and a 56-year-old woman, Ude Rosaline, both identified as key players in the trafficking. Other members include; Samuel Takura (50), Williams Minde (35), Mrs. Celina Obiasogu…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has said it rescued and received 21,181 victims of human trafficking in 20 years. The Director General of NAPTIP, Prof. Fatima Waziri-Azi, said this when she appeared before the Senate Committee on Social Duties for the defence of the 2024 budget. She said the agency…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has identified an increasing trend of men becoming victims of sexual and gender-based violence in recent times. The agency’s Director General, Fatima Waziri-Aza, disclosed this at a workshop organised with support from FORD Foundation in Abuja. She stated that the cases border on physical violence,…