NAPTIP Raises Alarm Over B@by-S+lling Syndicates in Anambra.
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Tr@fficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has raised concern over a dist¥rbing rise in cases of baby tr@ff+cking in Anambra State, with youths reportedly engaging in consens¥al relationships solely to produce babies for sale.
This was disclosed by the Anambra State Commander of NAPTIP, Ibadin Judith-Chukwu, during a press briefing on Saturday in Awka. She said human tr@ff+cking is taking on increasingly alarming forms in the state, especially in rural areas.
According to her, “We have seen cases where a girl becomes pregnant, and a man suddenly appears with a marriage proposal. After delivery, the child is taken & sold—often without the mother’s consent.” Judith-Chukwu described the trend as deeply troubling, highlighting that it is most common in remote communities.
She stressed the urgent need for public education & awareness, particularly in these areas to counter the deceptive tactics employed by tr@ff+ckers.
She noted that NAPTIP, through the Anambra State Task Force on Human Tr@ff+cking established in 2020, has launched multiple sensitisation campaigns aimed at curbing the menace.
“Our task force is active and tailored to address state-specific tr@fficking issues. We’ve been engaging communities, religious institutions, and law enforcement agencies to spread the message far and wide,” she said.
The NAPTIP commander also urged traditional rulers, clergy, and community leaders to take a stand against what she described as “an organised cr+me”, and revealed plans to intensify awareness campaigns during the upcoming August meeting—a major gathering of women in the Southeast.
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Tr@fficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has raised concern over a dist¥rbing rise in cases of baby tr@ff+cking in Anambra State, with youths reportedly engaging in consens¥al relationships solely to produce babies for sale.
This was disclosed by the Anambra State Commander of NAPTIP, Ibadin Judith-Chukwu, during a press briefing on Saturday in Awka. She said human tr@ff+cking is taking on increasingly alarming forms in the state, especially in rural areas.
According to her, “We have seen cases where a girl becomes pregnant, and a man suddenly appears with a marriage proposal. After delivery, the child is taken & sold—often without the mother’s consent.” Judith-Chukwu described the trend as deeply troubling, highlighting that it is most common in remote communities.
She stressed the urgent need for public education & awareness, particularly in these areas to counter the deceptive tactics employed by tr@ff+ckers.
She noted that NAPTIP, through the Anambra State Task Force on Human Tr@ff+cking established in 2020, has launched multiple sensitisation campaigns aimed at curbing the menace.
“Our task force is active and tailored to address state-specific tr@fficking issues. We’ve been engaging communities, religious institutions, and law enforcement agencies to spread the message far and wide,” she said.
The NAPTIP commander also urged traditional rulers, clergy, and community leaders to take a stand against what she described as “an organised cr+me”, and revealed plans to intensify awareness campaigns during the upcoming August meeting—a major gathering of women in the Southeast.
NAPTIP Raises Alarm Over B@by-S+lling Syndicates in Anambra.
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Tr@fficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has raised concern over a dist¥rbing rise in cases of baby tr@ff+cking in Anambra State, with youths reportedly engaging in consens¥al relationships solely to produce babies for sale.
This was disclosed by the Anambra State Commander of NAPTIP, Ibadin Judith-Chukwu, during a press briefing on Saturday in Awka. She said human tr@ff+cking is taking on increasingly alarming forms in the state, especially in rural areas.
According to her, “We have seen cases where a girl becomes pregnant, and a man suddenly appears with a marriage proposal. After delivery, the child is taken & sold—often without the mother’s consent.” Judith-Chukwu described the trend as deeply troubling, highlighting that it is most common in remote communities.
She stressed the urgent need for public education & awareness, particularly in these areas to counter the deceptive tactics employed by tr@ff+ckers.
She noted that NAPTIP, through the Anambra State Task Force on Human Tr@ff+cking established in 2020, has launched multiple sensitisation campaigns aimed at curbing the menace.
“Our task force is active and tailored to address state-specific tr@fficking issues. We’ve been engaging communities, religious institutions, and law enforcement agencies to spread the message far and wide,” she said.
The NAPTIP commander also urged traditional rulers, clergy, and community leaders to take a stand against what she described as “an organised cr+me”, and revealed plans to intensify awareness campaigns during the upcoming August meeting—a major gathering of women in the Southeast.
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