The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has revealed that trafficking in persons and irregular migration have become widespread across all 774 local government areas in Nigeria. This was disclosed by NAPTIP Zonal Commander in Benin, Ganiu Aganran, during a courtesy visit by members of the Edo State Migration Agency (EDSMA).
Key Points:
- Endemic Issue: Trafficking in persons and irregular migration are now endemic across all local government areas in Nigeria.
- Collaboration: NAPTIP and EDSMA will work together in areas such as investigation, arrest, prosecution, and public awareness programs.
- NAPTIP’s Role: As a law enforcement agency, NAPTIP has the power to arrest, investigate, prosecute, rescue victims, and empower them.
- Prevention: NAPTIP uses a five-approach strategy of policy, partnership, protection, prosecution, and prevention to tackle trafficking in persons and irregular migration.
Source: Vanguard
