News Brief: NAPTIP Busts Cross-Border Trafficking Cartel in Abuja, Rescues 29 Victims The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has dismantled a cross-border human trafficking ring in Gwagwalada, Abuja, rescuing 29 foreign victims and arresting eight suspects. The victims — 20 young women (17–28 years) and nine young men (18–30 years) — were lured with false job offers but later forced into sexual exploitation and cybercrime schemes. Their passports, phones, SIM cards, and financial records were recovered during the raid. The operation followed a tip-off from the Ghanaian Embassy, after a Ghanaian victim duped of $3,500 raised an alarm when his passport and belongings were seized. Days earlier, NAPTIP intercepted another trafficking attempt involving 25 women being smuggled to Saudi Arabia for domestic servitude. DG Binta Adamu Bello described the raid as a “major breakthrough”, stressing that traffickers will face the “full wrath of the law”. She reaffirmed NAPTIP’s commitment to victim rehabilitation, prosecution of offenders, and international collaboration against trafficking. The rescued victims are currently in safe shelters under NAPTIP’s care, while the suspects undergo interrogation ahead of prosecution. #NAPTIP #HumanTrafficking #Abuja #CrossBorderCrime #Nigeria #Ghana #VictimRescue #Justice #BreakingNews

Police Rescue 12 Trafficked Children in Abia State In a significant operation, the Abia State Police Command has rescued 12 children who were victims of human trafficking. The children, whose ages and specific circumstances have not been disclosed, were found in a suspected trafficking syndicate's hideout. The police acted swiftly upon receiving credible intelligence, leading to the successful rescue operation. The police have arrested several suspects in connection with the trafficking ring and are conducting thorough investigations to dismantle the network and prevent further exploitation. The children are currently under the care of the state’s child protection services, receiving necessary medical attention and psychological support. This operation underscores the commitment of the Abia State Police Command to combat human trafficking and protect vulnerable children from exploitation. The police have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities. The Abia State government has expressed its gratitude to the police for their prompt action and reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards human trafficking. Governor Alex Otti commended the efforts of the security agencies and assured that the rescued children would be rehabilitated and reunited with their families. He also called on parents to be more cautious and protective of their children to prevent such incidents. #AbiaPolice #ChildTrafficking #HumanTrafficking