October 22, 2025

NAPTIP

Controversial Asaba orphanage owner turns himself in as NAPTIP probes alleged child trafficking ring NAPTIP

Controversial Asaba orphanage owner turns himself in as NAPTIP probes alleged child trafficking ring

By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- October 10, 2025
Owner of Happy Home Orphanage, a controversial facility in Asaba, Delta State, Mr. Christopher Nwoye, has voluntarily surrendered to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), after weeks of evading arrest. This was confirmed in a statement issued Thursday in Abuja by the agency’s spokesperson,...
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NAPTIP champions anti-GBV fight, backs Samira Buhari’s mentorship drive NAPTIP champions anti-GBV fight, backs Samira Buhari's mentorship drive

NAPTIP champions anti-GBV fight, backs Samira Buhari’s mentorship drive

By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto September 19, 2025
National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has pledged sustained collaboration with the Daurama Foundation to combat vulnerabilities affecting women and girls, particularly those heightening risks of trafficking and exploitation. This commitment was voiced during the virtual graduation of 39 young women from the 12-week capacity-building...
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Benue overtakes Edo as Nigeria’s human trafficking hotspot, NAPTIP warns NAPTIP

Benue overtakes Edo as Nigeria’s human trafficking hotspot, NAPTIP warns

Tom Chiahemen August 14, 2025
National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has revealed that Benue State now holds the unenviable record for the highest number of human trafficking cases in Nigeria. This was disclosed by NAPTIP Director-General, Mrs. Binta Bello, during a two-day workshop in Makurdi, where she was represented...
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NAPTIP declares Speed Darlington wanted over alleged rape, cyberbullying NAPTIP declares Speed Darlington wanted

NAPTIP declares Speed Darlington wanted over alleged rape, cyberbullying

Offor Callistus June 27, 2025
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has declared Nigerian rapper Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, wanted in connection with alleged offenses including rape, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking. In a statement posted on its official Instagram account, NAPTIP announced the declaration, saying: “WANTED BY...
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NAPTIP rescues 78 Nigerian trafficking victims from Côte d’Ivoire Trafficked victims

NAPTIP rescues 78 Nigerian trafficking victims from Côte d’Ivoire

Offor Callistus May 12, 2025
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has announced the return of 78 Nigerians trafficked to Côte d’Ivoire. The victims arrived in Lagos on Saturday night via an Air Peace flight. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, NAPTIP’s Director-General, Hajia Binta Adamu-Bello, confirmed...
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Human trafficking: 78 victims rescued from Cote D’Ivoire arrive Lagos Trafficked victims

Human trafficking: 78 victims rescued from Cote D’Ivoire arrive Lagos

Offor Callistus May 11, 2025
No fewer than 78 Nigerians rescued from human traffickers in Cote D’Ivoire have arrived in Lagos. The victims, comprising 73 females, two males and three babies arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos around 11 :00 p.m. on Saturday. The Director-General (DG) National Agency for the Prohibition of...
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Money not flowing on Ghana’s road – Official tells trafficked Nigerians Trafficked Nigerians were engaged in cybercrimes

Money not flowing on Ghana’s road – Official tells trafficked Nigerians

Offor Callistus April 26, 2025
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), in collaboration with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), on Friday received rescued 231 Nigerians trafficked to Ghana. NIDCOM handed the rescued citizens to NAPTIP after the reception. At the occasion at the Lagos Office of NAPTIP, the...
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NAPTIP receives 10 rescued victims of human trafficking in Kano

NAPTIP receives 10 rescued victims of human trafficking in Kano

Offor Callistus December 12, 2024
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Kano Zonal Command, has received 10 rescued victims of human trafficking. The agency’s Zonal Commander, Mr Abdullahi Babale, said this on Thursday in Kano while receiving the victims from the Nigeria Police Force, Kano State Command. He said...
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Alleged organ harvesting: Court dismisses MD Alliance Hospital’s application for bail variation Court gavel

Alleged organ harvesting: Court dismisses MD Alliance Hospital’s application for bail variation

Bode May 22, 2024
  A FCT High Court in Zuba, on Wednesday dismissed the application filed by the Medical Director, Alliance Hospital, Dr Christopher Otabor asking for variation of his bail conditions. Justice Kezziah Ogbonnaya held that granting the application would not be in the interest of justice adding that Otabor’s wife...
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NAPTIP condemns obscene pictures of minor shared by father on social media

NAPTIP condemns obscene pictures of minor shared by father on social media

Bode May 13, 2024
  The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), has condemned the obscene pictures of a four-year girl, shared by an Edo-based father on social media. The father, who posted different obscene pictures of his daughter wrote: “My daughter will grow to love the lifestyle.” Many...
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Alleged organ harvesting: Court adjourns trial of M.D, Alliance Hospital, 3 others Court

Alleged organ harvesting: Court adjourns trial of M.D, Alliance Hospital, 3 others

Bode May 9, 2024
Co A High Court in Zuba, Abuja has adjourned until May 21 the trial of the Medical Director, Alliance Hospital, Dr Christopher Otabor, Emmanuel Olorunlaye, Chikaodili Ugochukwu and Dr Aremu Abayomi over alleged organ harvesting. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) charged the defendants...
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Amotekun arrests bus driver in Osogbo for hypnotising 15-year-old girl Arrest

Amotekun arrests bus driver in Osogbo for hypnotising 15-year-old girl

Bode March 25, 2024
  The Osun branch of Amotekun Corps (the Southwest regional security outfit) took custody of a 26-year old commercial bus driver on Saturday for allegedly charming and abducting a 15-year-old girl in Osogbo. Its commander, retired Brig-Gen. Bashir Adewinmbi, stated in Osogbo on Monday that personnel of a private...
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Alliance Hospital MD, 3 others docked for alleged organ harvesting Court

Alliance Hospital MD, 3 others docked for alleged organ harvesting

Bode March 18, 2024
  The Medical Director of Alliance Hospital, Christopher Otabor and three others were on Monday docked in the FCT High Court, Zuba for alleged organ harvesting. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) also charged Emmanuel Olorunlaye, Chikaodili Ugochukwu and Dr Aremu Abayomi with 11...
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