Tag: TRAFFICKING
Zamfara seeks NYSC’s collaboration to fight drug abuse, human trafficking
The Zamfara State Government has called for partnership with the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) in the fight against drug abuse and human trafficking.
The...
NAPTIP receives 12 rescued victims of human trafficking in Kano
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Kano Zonal Command, has received 12 rescued victims of human trafficking.
The agency Zonal...
NAPTIP, others rally support to curb child trafficking in Edo
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), alongside relevant stakeholders, on Tuesday organised a road walk to advocate for an...
NIS intercepts 6 suspected victims of human trafficking in Badagry
The Seme Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) said it has intercepted six suspected to be victims of human trafficking along Kankon-Owode Road,...
NDLEA Chairman warns youths against drug abuse, trafficking
Retired Brig-Gen. Buba Marwa, the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA ) has cautioned youths against illicit drugs consumption and trafficking.
Marwa,...
Woman jailed for trafficking in Marijuana
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday sentenced a woman, Omolola Kayode, who trafficked in Marijuana.
Kayode, 30, was arraigned by the National Drug...
Intensify border security to prevent illicit drug trafficking, NGO advises NDLEA
The Useful Youth Vision Concepts (UYVC), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) has advised the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency(NDLEA) to enhance security at borders and...
Immigration rescues 5 human trafficking victims in Cote D’Ivoire
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Seme Area Command says it has rescued five victims of human trafficking in Cote d’Ivoire.
Abdullahi Adamu, the Comptroller, Seme...
NDLEA to collaborate with traditional rulers in fight against illicit drug...
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is to collaborate with all stakeholders including traditional rulers and community gatekeepers to ensure that the scourge...
Human trafficking: NIS rescues, hands over victims to NAPTIP
The operatives of the Nigerian Immigration Service, (NIS) Ilela border command, Sokoto have arrested a 25 year-old, Rukaya Hassan, who attempted to traffic two...
Group tasks ECOWAS leaders on drug abuse, illicit trafficking
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Food and Cultural Festival has called on the leaders of ECOWAS countries to intensify efforts to...
Marwa blames porous borders for drug trafficking in West Africa
Retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, the Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), says the porousness of West African borders contribute to the trafficking of...
South-East among highest in human trafficking — NAPTIP
Prof. Fatima Waziri-Azi, Director General (DG) of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), says the South-East ranks among the...
Businessmen jailed 3 for trafficking 7.50 kg of drugs
A Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced a 28-year-old businessman, Peter Ugwu, to three years imprisonment for trafficking 7.50 kg of drugs.
The convict...
NAPTIP, centre engage stakeholders on anti-trafficking project in Edo Schools
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), has engaged stakeholders in Edo on the implementation of the Schools Anti- Trafficking...
Nigeria, France to tackle illegal migration, human trafficking
France has expressed its commitment to strengthen existing relations with Nigeria, especially in tackling illegal migration and human trafficking.
France Ambassador in charge of Migration...
NAPTIP, others take war against human trafficking to schools
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), and other agencies, have taken the war against human trafficking to schools.
The inauguration...
