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6 trafficking victims rescued in Jigawa, handed to NAPTIP

6 Trafficking Victims Rescued in Jigawa, Handed to NAPTIP

The Jigawa State Command of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, has vowed to investigate a suspected trafficking case involving six persons handed over by the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, in the state.

The agency’s commander, Mr Abdulkadir Turajo, gave this assurance on Monday in Dutse while receiving the victims.

Turajo said the agency received the six victims from NIS personnel at the Babura Plantation Border Patrol Base in Babura Local Government Area of the state.

He explained that the suspects comprised two males and four females, aged between 32 and 36.

The commander added that the agency would conduct a thorough investigation to determine whether those involved, who are from Ogun, Imo, Lagos and Enugu states, are victims, agents, or accomplices.

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He stated that the persons were intercepted on Monday while en route to Europe via Libya and the Niger Republic.

While receiving the intercepted persons, Turajo assured of the agency’s readiness to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure diligent prosecution of all culprits involved.

“We received six human trafficking victims intercepted in the state. We charge you, residents and members of the public, to remain vigilant.

Human trafficking syndicates often take advantage of the increased travel and festive excitement to lure unsuspecting victims.Verify offers, especially from unknown persons. The festive season must not become a trafficking season.

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“We commend the Nigeria Immigration Service for its sustained partnership and collaboration, which has strengthened the fight against human trafficking in the state,” Turajo said.

Tijani Mariam

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