115 Arrested, 75 Rescued: METRONAPTIP Cracks Down On Human Trafficking In Akwa Ibom

115 Arrested, 75 Rescued: METRONAPTIP Cracks Down On Human Trafficking In Akwa Ibom

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has apprehended 115 suspected human traffickers and rescued 75 victims across Akwa Ibom, Cross River, and Rivers states……… CONTINUE READING

Mr. Emmanuel Awhen, the Zonal Commander of NAPTIP, shared this information in an interview with NAN in Uyo on Tuesday. The zone encompasses these three states.

“Since July 2023, we have detained 115 suspected traffickers and rescued approximately 75 victims,” Awhen said. “Of these 75, 25 have been provided with skills training in areas such as tailoring, hairdressing, barbing, and shoemaking.”

He noted that many of the rescued victims are being housed in NAPTIP shelters where they receive counseling, empowerment, and assistance in reuniting with their families.

During this period, NAPTIP has also brought 15 cases to court, resulting in three convictions, with 12 cases still pending. The zonal commander urged judges to prioritize human trafficking cases to deter potential traffickers.

Awhen emphasized the importance of public involvement in the fight against human trafficking, stressing that it should not rest solely on NAPTIP and the Federal Government.