Intelligence-Driven Action Urged Against Human Trafficking
West African stakeholders call for urgent, coordinated action against human trafficking, highlighting its $150bn annual profit and 75% child victim rate. Learn about the regional strategy.
West African stakeholders call for urgent, coordinated action against human trafficking, highlighting its $150bn annual profit and 75% child victim rate. Learn about the regional strategy.
A 29-year-old Nigerian woman, Olajide Esther, was arrested in Bengaluru, India, for smuggling 121 grams of cocaine concealed inside sliced bread. Police seized the drugs worth Rs 65 lakh and arrested the intended recipient. Read the full details.
A new report reveals criminal gangs are using 'legitimate' forwarding businesses to move drugs via commercial vessels. SEREC calls for urgent tech and institutional reforms to secure Nigeria's ports and supply chains. Read more.
Kogi State Police Commissioner Naziru Bello Kankarofi has commended the National Human Rights Commission for its sustained advocacy. He emphasized the need for synergy to protect citizens' rights.
The DOJ has released disturbing new photos of Jeffrey Epstein with young girls. See the shocking details and the whistleblower finally vindicated.
NDLEA operatives arrest Simbiat Shodunke, a key syndicate member, with 23.5kg of cocaine hidden in her kids' room in Lagos. Agency intercepts Italy-bound opioids in nationwide crackdown.
NDLEA operatives arrest a key female drug cartel member in Lagos, recovering 23.50kg of cocaine worth over N5 billion from her children's room. Read the full story of the ongoing crackdown.
Delta Police uncover a fabricated baby kidnapping used to cover child trafficking and a decades-old illegal gin factory. Suspects arrested, investigations ongoing. Read the shocking details.
Former Harvard morgue manager Cedric Lodge sentenced to eight years for stealing and selling human remains. His wife also jailed. Shocking case breaches trust of donors. Read the full details.
An Akwa Ibom High Court has sentenced four men to death by hanging for the kidnap and murder of businessman Chijioke Anyanwu. The notorious gang also abducted a university lecturer. Read the full details of the judgment and the gang's operations.
NDLEA secures a 14-day court order to detain MV San Anthonio and its international crew after seizing 25.5kg of cocaine at Apapa port. Agency vows to block Nigeria's use as a drug hub.
Yobe State authorities confirm a sexual exploitation network at Potiskum Correctional Centre. Investigations ongoing, with officers suspended. Read the full report.
US military forces killed eight people in strikes on suspected drug boats in the Pacific. The controversial campaign, part of 'Operation Southern Spear,' has now claimed at least 95 lives.
Niger State Police have charged eight individuals for child trafficking and kidnapping. The syndicate allegedly stole and sold children from Lambata. Read the shocking details.
NDLEA operatives in Edo State arrest a 44-year-old suspect and confiscate 457kg of skunk cannabis in Uroe community. A major win in the fight against drug trafficking. Read the full details.
NDLEA operatives in Edo State arrested a 44-year-old man and seized 457kg of skunk cannabis in a major raid. The agency vows to relentlessly pursue drug cartels. Read more.
NDLEA operatives intercept massive drug haul across Nigeria, arresting suspects in Delta, Imo, Adamawa, and other states. Brig-Gen Marwa commands officers for their efforts.
Imo State Government seals facilities linked to a wanted kidnap kingpin after discovering mutilated bodies. Police suspect illegal organ harvesting. Public demands probe into police unit.
Nigeria Customs Service intercepts 25.5kg of cocaine hidden on MV San Anthonio at Apapa Port. The vessel, which sailed from Brazil, has been detained. Read the full details of the major drug bust.
Gombe State Police Command, with hunters, neutralized two kidnappers, arrested seven, and recovered a General Purpose Machine Gun. The syndicate confessed to receiving N150 million in ransoms. Read the full details.
Bauchi Police arrest Ogbu Simon with 161kg of illicit drugs valued at N12.2 million. Suspect handed to NDLEA for prosecution. Read about the community-led operation.
Sokoto State Police Command has arrested suspects funding bandits through cattle sales and smashed a motorcycle theft syndicate in a coordinated cross-border operation. Commissioner declares end to criminal safe havens.
Stakeholders in Abuja renew calls for action against domestic human trafficking, highlighting survivor-led films and community awareness to combat the hidden crime within families and neighbourhoods. Read more.
NAPTIP and ICMPD held a capacity-building workshop in Lagos to enhance strategies against human trafficking and violence. The event focused on tackling tech-driven crimes and improving inter-agency collaboration.
Imo Police Command refutes social media allegations of torture & organ harvesting at 'Tiger Base,' calling it a smear campaign. CP Danjuma establishes a Human Rights Desk.
US House Democrats release never-before-seen images from Jeffrey Epstein's private island, offering a stark look at the site of years of sexual abuse and trafficking. See the disturbing details.
FCT Police Command has smashed an armed robbery syndicate, arresting four suspects and recovering six stolen vehicles and over ₦15 million in cash. Read the full details of the operation.
A South African court sentences a Nigerian national and a local associate to a combined 37 years for drug trafficking. Read the full details of the methamphetamine bust and convictions.
International drug cartels are exploiting filthy livestock ships to smuggle tonnes of cocaine into Europe. Learn how poor sanitary conditions create a 'logistical nightmare' for authorities.
A Nigerian man and his South African accomplice have been sentenced to a combined 37 years in prison for drug trafficking. The pair met on social media. Read the full story.