NAPTIP Rescues 16-Year-Old Domestic Worker Doused With Hot Water By Her Abusive Employer In Abuja.

The agency in a statement on Friday, September 26, 2025 said the victim was rescued following a tip-off from concerned neighbours.
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Operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have rescued a 16-year-old domestic worker who had been abused and tortured by her employer in Abuja’s Gwarimpa area.

The agency in a statement on Friday, September 26, 2025 said the victim was rescued following a tip-off from concerned neighbours.

NAPTIP said the victim's employer poured hot water on her, adding that all the individuals involved in the heinous act will be prosecuted.

“The victim, who hails from Imo State and comes from a family of 1, had been caring for her employer's three children, including two-month twins, and a seven-year-old boy while the employer worked at night,” the statement read.

"Reports indicate that the girl was scalded with hot water by her employer. Alert neighbours quickly rushed her to a hospital and immediately contacted NAPTIP, prompting a swift rescue operation.

“The agency has commenced a full investigation into the incident, and all individuals involved in this heinous act will face the full weight of the law."

The agency has called on the public to report any case of trafficking or abuse.

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

News Brief: Parents Defending Pastor Arrested for Child Abuse Need Counselling – NAPTIP

NAPTIP Rivers State says parents defending a pastor who flogged children during a “spiritual cleansing” need counselling.
The pastor, Ifediorah Joseph, was arrested for abusing minors in a three-day programme involving beatings, pigeon blood, water, and palm fruit.
Some parents, claiming they consented to the act, even celebrated at the police station after his arrest.
NAPTIP’s Nwamaka Ikediashi stressed that both the children and their parents are victims and that awareness is key to preventing such abuse.

#ChildProtection #NAPTIP #EndChildAbuse #RiversState

NAPTIP Alerts Interpol, Mulls ₦50m Bounty for Speed Darlington.

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has escalated its pursuit of controversial entertainer Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, by placing him on an international watchlist and alerting Interpol.

This move follows the artist’s repeated failure to honour summons over a viral video in which he claimed to have had s+x with a 15-year-old girl.

Despite being declared wanted on June 27 for alleged r+pe, cyberb¥llying, and cyberst+lking, Speed Darlington has remained defiant, insisting he committed no crime.

NAPTIP’s spokesperson, Vincent Adekoye, confirmed that the agency is working with the Nigeria Immigration Service, police, DSS, and Interpol to locate and apprehend him. “We have followed the legal process and obtained a court order to watchlist him,” he said.

Officials say that a bounty of ₦50 million may be announced soon for information leading to Okoye’s arrest. “We’re finalizing with the legal department. Once the wanted status matures, we’ll move to the next stage,” a source said.

On its Instagram page, NAPTIP urged anyone with credible information about his whereabouts to call 07030000203 or email info@naptip.gov.ng.

In response, Okoye has mocked the agency online, calling the case a publicity stunt. In a video, he claimed, “There is no crime. All I did was speak,” and demanded ₦2.5 million and airfare as an “appearance fee.”

NAPTIP maintains that Okoye had been given multiple chances to appear, with invitations sent for May 30, June 2, and even accommodating his own proposed date of June 26, which he still ignored.

Adekoye warned, “If someone is declared wanted, they become a target globally. Wherever he is, he should turn himself in.”

All those ‘Wanted’ pictures you people posted about me, I need all of them deleted. I’m not coming anywhere, I did not commit any crime. If you want me to come, you have to pay me 2.5 million for my appearance

~ Speed Darlington to NAPTIP

"Take that sh!t down, I'm not coming. I have not committed any crime. All I did was speak" - Speed Darlington fires back at NAPTIP for declaring him wanted.

Speed Darlington flees Nigeria for the U.S. after being declared wanted by NAPTIP for alleged r@pe, others.

BREAKING NEWS: Anambra state youths now producing babies for sale.

~ NAPTIP

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.

Speed Darlington declared wanted by NAPTIP for alleged r@pe, cyberb¥lling, and cyberst@lking.

NIGERIAN MUSICIAN, SPEED DARLINGTON DECLARED WANTED.

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has declared controversial entertainer, Darlington Okoye, better known as Speed Darlington, wanted over alleged offences including rape, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking.

The agency announced this via its official Instagram handle @officialnaptip on Friday.

“WANTED BY NAPTIP.
Darlington Okoye, aka Speed Darlington, is wanted in connection with alleged offences including rape, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking.

“Anyone with credible information on his whereabouts is urged to contact NAPTIP immediately. Call: 07030000203, [email protected],” the statement read.

NAPTIP had earlier invited the musician for questioning following his claim of having sex with a 15-year-old girl during a live Instagram video, but he failed to honour the agency’s invitation.

NAPTIP invite Speed Darlington over disturbing video of him seemingly confessing to sl33ping with a minor.

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NAPTIP probes Speed Darlington over claim of sexual encounter with teenager.