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The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has successfully rescued six children from trafficking, including a pair of twins, in Niger State. In connection with the operation, seven suspects have been apprehended.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has shut down a suspected baby factory in the Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State, leading to the arrest of a 52-year-old woman and her accomplice. Five pregnant women were rescued from the site during the operation.
Security personnel in Abuja have detained individuals suspected of child trafficking, who were allegedly trying to sell a boy abducted from Lafia, Nasarawa State. The boy has been rescued and is now in the custody of the authorities.
A 30-year-old man has been taken into custody by the Lagos State Police for supposedly selling his one-month-old niece for N2 million. He reportedly justified his actions by claiming the funds were needed for their mother’s funeral.
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has dismantled a suspected child trafficking syndicate that operated under the guise of an orphanage in the Saburi area. A total of 21 children have been rescued, with efforts ongoing to reunite them with their families.
A woman has been exiled from Umekpu village in Imo State after facing accusations of selling her sister-in-law's child for N800,000. The village authorities swiftly declared her unwelcome, leading to her removal amidst public outcry.
A 51-year-old man, Hamidu Damisa, has been sentenced to prison in Gombe for trafficking a one-year-old boy named Destiny. The court found him guilty of selling the child and attempting another sale, violating the Child Trafficking Law.
A 53-year-old woman, Peace Ifeoma Emeka, has been apprehended in Lagos for her alleged role in child trafficking, with a two-month-old baby rescued after being sold for six million naira.
In Adamawa State, police have apprehended two women suspected of child trafficking and rescued three teenage girls who were allegedly misled with job offers. The incident occurred at a motor park in Yola.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has detained a 31-year-old suspect in child trafficking and successfully rescued five children in Zamfara State. This operation highlights the agency's ongoing commitment to combating child trafficking and ensuring the safety of minors.
