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NAPTIP Storms Abuja Airport, Arrests Five Suspected Human Traffickers, Frees 24 Victims
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THISDAYLIVE
Michael Olugbode in AbujaDirector-General of National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Binta Bello, led a high-powered special operation at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, during which 24 suspected victims of human trafficking were rescued and five suspected trafficking agents were arrested.
He disclosed that the latest raid followed a tip-off from concerned stakeholders and partners, who alerted to an influx of suspected human trafficking victims at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, and the unwholesome activities of some suspected traffickers.
Adekoye said at the end of nearly six hours of operation, the human trafficking activities were completely disrupted, leading to the arrest of five suspected traffickers and the rescue of 24 suspected victims.
Speaking on the development, Bello expressed sadness over the activities of human traffickers and unregistered labour recruiters, who had continued to deceive, recruit, and traffic Nigerians for various forms of exploitation.
“Human trafficking is a visible national concern, and we all must be on the same page to turn the heat on the traffickers.