Plateau State authorities have arrested a pregnant bar owner and another woman for allegedly trafficking three young girls to Ghana for prostitution. The victims, rescued and repatriated, revealed they were deceived with promises of legitimate work.
A Federal High Court in Calabar sentenced Gift Effiong to 17 years for trafficking and selling two newborns for N1.3 million, with NAPTIP securing the conviction.
Adamawa State Police have rescued three teenage girls and arrested two women in a suspected child trafficking operation. The girls were lured with promises of employment.
The United Nations has listed Nigeria among countries with the highest cases of child recruitment by armed groups, with over 7,400 children verified as recruited globally in 2024 alone. The UN's Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict highl
Plateau State authorities have rescued five children from human trafficking to Cross River, arresting three suspects. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat child trafficking in the region.
NAPTIP rescued seven women from human trafficking to Iraq in a Kano hotel raid, arresting two suspects. The victims were recruited from southern Nigeria for forced labor.
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has rescued and repatriated 23 Nigerian youths who were trafficked to Southeast Asia for forced cybercrime activities including romance scams and cryptocurrency fraud.
Ghanaian police arrested 13 commercial sex workers, including 12 Nigerian women, in Koforidua. A landlord and bouncer were also detained for facilitating illegal activities linked to human trafficking.
A rubber boat carrying migrants capsized off Libya's coast, leaving 53 feared dead or missing. Two Nigerian women were rescued as sole survivors. The IOM reports nearly 500 migrant deaths in 2026.
Plateau State's Anti-Human Trafficking Taskforce conducted a multi-location raid in Jos, arresting 184 suspects involved in trafficking rings and rescuing vulnerable citizens.
A Federal High Court in Calabar has convicted two individuals for human trafficking and attempting to sell a 12-year-old girl, sentencing them to 12 months' imprisonment each.
The Ogun State Command of NAPTIP has successfully repatriated a 13-year-old Nigerian girl who was trafficked to Burkina Faso and forced into daily s3xual activities to repay a debt.
Nigeria Immigration Service intercepts 59 women and children being trafficked to Chad, arrests suspect. Borno Comptroller warns against fake job offers abroad, highlights border security efforts.
NAPTIP conducted a raid on a popular hotel in Onitsha, rescuing 17 victims trafficked for prostitution and arresting four suspects, including two involved in baby selling.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Oyo State has detained a 28-year-old housewife for allegedly trafficking a teenager to Côte d'Ivoire for prostitution, while her husband remains at large.
NAPTIP's Taraba State Command intercepted a suspected child trafficker and rescued 10 minors in Jalingo, following actionable intelligence and collaboration with state officials.
Zamfara NSCDC arrests 31-year-old Jerry Peter for trafficking five children aged 8-13, rescuing victims en route to multiple states. Suspect handed to NAPTIP.
Nigerian Army and NAPTIP arrested seven human traffickers in Calabar for attempting to sell a newborn for N3 million. The suspects were apprehended during a raid on a hospital.
A five-year-old child, Liam Conejo Ramos, was detained in a US immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, leading to widespread protests and business closures. Officials defend actions amid calls for release.
PSG defender Lucas Hernandez and partner accused of human trafficking and labor exploitation by Colombian family who worked as security and babysitters without proper contracts.
X users share traumatic experiences of migrating through Libya to Europe, highlighting desert deaths, psychological trauma, and survival stories amid immigration policy discussions.
Nasarawa police rescue 8-year-old Jeremiah Bikwo, sold for N3m. Six suspects in custody as investigations continue. Read the shocking details.
Nasarawa State Police intercept a vehicle, rescuing 17 children and teenagers suspected to be victims of human trafficking. The victims were allegedly lured with promises of farming jobs. Read the full story.
Mariam Soumah, a Guinean mother, was forcibly separated from her baby and deported by Belarusian authorities. Read her heartbreaking story and the international outcry it has caused.
A mass grave with 21 African migrants was found in Libya. They were killed by a smuggler after ransom payments failed. Read the full report and demand justice.
Anambra police raid a brothel in Aguleri, rescuing 33 underage girls. Victims reveal harrowing ordeal of abduction, forced oaths, and prostitution. Suspect at large.
Niger State Police rescue two victims, arrest suspect Gift Segun Lucky for human trafficking and s3xual exploitation. Efforts ongoing to rescue third victim in Ivory Coast.
Gambia intercepts 782 migrants in major crackdown following a deadly New Year's Eve boat capsizing. Details on the operation and the ongoing West African migration crisis.
Anambra Police Command rescues 33 underage girls, arrests suspect in Awkuzu raid. Breakthrough follows tip on children abducted from Ebonyi. Read the full report.
Anambra Police raid uncovers child trafficking syndicate in Awkuzu, rescuing 33 underage girls and arresting a suspect. The operation followed a tip-off about abducted girls from Ebonyi. Read the full story.