10 h. ago NAPTIP Busts Human Trafficking Syndicate In Abuja, Arrests Eight, Rescues 29 Victims

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has uncovered and dismantled a human trafficking ring operating between Nigeria and Ghana. Eight suspects were taken into custody, while 29 victims—mostly young West Africans—were rescued during the operation. The syndicate was smashed in Gwagwalada, a suburb of Abuja, where traffickers had been running […] The post NAPTIP Busts Human Trafficking Syndicate In Abuja, Arrests Eight, Rescues 29 Victims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago NAPTIP arrests 8 human trafficking suspects, rescues 29 foreign victims in Abuja

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have arrested eight persons suspected to be members of a notorious human trafficking syndicate operating between Nigeria and Ghana. The Agency, in a statement on Wednesday, noted that 29 victims, most of whom are foreign nationals from some […] The post NAPTIP arrests 8 human trafficking suspects, rescues 29 foreign victims in Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Police Rescue Two Kidnapped Students, Arrest Three Suspects In Ebonyi

The police said it is committed to protecting lives and property, and to sustaining the peace and security of the state. The post Police Rescue Two Kidnapped Students, Arrest Three Suspects In Ebonyi appeared first on Channels Television.

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15 h. ago NAPTIP arrests eight human trafficking suspects, rescues 29 foreign victims in Abuja

Tribune Online NAPTIP arrests eight human trafficking suspects, rescues 29 foreign victims in Abuja The suspects are believed to be members of an organised trafficking network operating between Ghana and Nigeria. NAPTIP arrests eight human trafficking suspects, rescues 29 foreign victims in Abuja Tribune Online

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24 h. ago Human Trafficking, Stowaway Account For $100m Global Loss Annually – Shippers Council

The executive secretary/chief executive officer of Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Pius Akutah, said human trafficking and stowaways accounted for a global loss of over $100 million annually. He stated this while receiving in his Abuja office the management of the National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and MMS WoFHoF Initiative, an […]

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29 h. ago Shippers’ Council, NAPTIP launch maritime war on human trafficking

By Steve Agbota The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Pius Akutah, has advocated inter-agency and multi-sectoral collaborations to combat the rising incidents of human trafficking and stowaways in the nation’s marine and blue economy sector. He stated this while receiving in his Abuja office the leadership of the National Agency […] The post Shippers’ Council, NAPTIP launch maritime war on human trafficking appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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53 h. ago Police rescue stolen child, charge suspects to court in Anambra

From Obinna Odogwu, Awka The Anambra State Police Command, yesterday ,said that it has rescued a 6-year-old girl from her foster parent in Ondo State and reunited her with her real parents in Anambra. Anambra  State Public Relations Officer SP Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement issued to Daily Sun, said that the Criminal Investigation Department […] The post Police rescue stolen child, charge suspects to court in Anambra appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Eight Arrested, Firearms Recovered As Police Rescue Kidnap Victim In Kaduna, Delta

The Nigeria Police Force has rescued a kidnapped victim and arrested eight suspected kidnappers in coordinated operations in Delta and Kaduna States. The force also recovered several firearms and ammunition during the operations. The police confirmed the development on Sunday, highlighting the success of the operations in combating kidnapping and illegal arms trafficking. Disclosing this in […] The post Eight Arrested, Firearms Recovered As Police Rescue Kidnap Victim In Kaduna, Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Police Rescue Kidnap Victim, Arrest Eight Suspects In Delta, Kaduna

Firearms, ammunition, and fabricated weapons were also recovered during the exercise executed by tactical units in Kaduna and Delta States. The post Police Rescue Kidnap Victim, Arrest Eight Suspects In Delta, Kaduna appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago Police Dismantle Child Trafficking Syndicate, Rescue 11 Victims In Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has busted a notorious cross-border child trafficking syndicate, rescuing eleven victims. Four suspects were arrested, allegedly linked to the recruitment and transportation of Nigerians to Ghana for prostitution. The breakthrough followed an operation on August 13, 2025, when operatives from the Ilemba Hausa Division intercepted one Mustapha Abubakar, a motorcycle […] The post Police Dismantle Child Trafficking Syndicate, Rescue 11 Victims In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Parents Defending Pastor Arrested For Child Abuse Need Counselling – NAPTIP

The pastor identified as Ifediorah Joseph was arrested by the police for flogging children during a “spiritual cleansing” exercise. The post Parents Defending Pastor Arrested For Child Abuse Need Counselling – NAPTIP appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 d. ago Enugu police foil human trafficking to Ghana, rescue 2 teenagers girls

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Raymond Sunday Wonna, for alleged transnational human trafficking and rescued two teenage girls ,who were reportedly being taken to Ghana under false pretences. Enugu state Police Public Relations Officer ( PPRO)Daniel Ndukwe, said in a statement , yesterday that the victims, […] The post Enugu police foil human trafficking to Ghana, rescue 2 teenagers girls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Benue: ICMPD, NAPTIP engage school principals, STEAP Vanguards coordinators to fight trafficking

By Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), in collaboration with the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) and the Benue State Ministry of Education, has engaged school principals in Benue State to adopt strategic approaches to curb the high rate of human trafficking in the state. […] The post Benue: ICMPD, NAPTIP engage school principals, STEAP Vanguards coordinators to fight trafficking appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Troops Arrest 107 Suspects, Rescue 20 Victims In 1 Week — DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has revealed that the troops on internal operations arrested 107 suspected terrorists, kidnappers, oil thieves and other suspected criminals across the country. Director Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye who revealed this on Thursday also said 20 kidnap hostages were also rescued by the troops between 7 and 14 August, 2025. […]

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7 d. ago Enugu police foil trafficking to Ghana, rescue two teenage girls

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Raymond Sunday Wonna, for alleged transnational human trafficking and rescued two teenage girls who were reportedly being taken to Ghana under false pretences. Police spokesman, Daniel Ndukwe, said in a statement on Thursday, August 14, 2025, that the victims, 18-year-old Miracle […] The post Enugu police foil trafficking to Ghana, rescue two teenage girls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Police Arrest Transnational Human Trafficking Suspect In Enugu

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old Raymond Sunday Wonna, a transnational trafficking suspect, and rescued two victims, Miracle Ogar, aged 18; and 16-year-old Angela Kingsley, all of Yala local government area of Cross River State. Spokesman of the Enugu State Police Command, SP Daniel Ndukwe said the suspect was apprehended on 30th […]

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1 week ago Security forces rescue Zamfara SSG’s relatives, arrest five suspects

Tribune Online Security forces rescue Zamfara SSG’s relatives, arrest five suspects Security forces in Zamfara State have rescued three abducted relatives of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Malam Mohammed Abubakar Nakwada, and arrested five suspects in connection with Security forces rescue Zamfara SSG’s relatives, arrest five suspects Tribune Online

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1 week ago FCT Police kill suspected one chance robber, arrest 6 others, rescue female victim in Abuja 

From Molly Kilete, Abuja   The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command said its operatives attached to the Anti-One Chance Unit have killed one suspected robber and arrested 6 others. FCT police command public relations officer, Josephine Adeh, who made this known, said the police also rescued one victim in the process and recovered an […] The post FCT Police kill suspected one chance robber, arrest 6 others, rescue female victim in Abuja  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Katsina Police Arrest 302 Suspects, Rescue 50 Kidnap Victims 

The Katsina State Police Command has announced the arrest of 302 suspects for various offences, and the rescue of over 50 kidnap victims during the month of July 2025. Katsina Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, who represented the Commissioner of Police, CP Bello Shehu, at a press conference on Friday, praised […]

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2 w. ago We’re getting rid of criminals, 28 suspects nabbed, Ondo CP tells IGP confab

Commissioner of Police, Ondo State, Mr. Lawal Adebowale, has said that 28 suspected armed robbers, kidnappers and cultists have bee stolen vehicle rescued seven victims rescued. He spoke at the Inspector General of Police (IGP) conference in Abuja: “My vision is to ensure efficient and effective personnel who are professional and respect the fundamental human […] The post We’re getting rid of criminals, 28 suspects nabbed, Ondo CP tells IGP confab appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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