Two hundred and fifty-three (253) victims of human trafficking and other related offences were rescued in 2024 by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, Maiduguri Zonal Command.
Mohammed Barde, the Zonal Commander, made this known on Thursday in Maiduguri, Borno state capital, said out of the 253 victims, 163 were minors aged between 0-17 years, comprising 105 females and 58 males, while the remaining 90 were adult men and women.
“In addition to rescuing victims, the command secured nine convictions for various offences in 2024.
“The victims were provided with legal and medical support, rehabilitation, and reintegration services.
“Family tracing and reunification efforts were also carried out, while some of the victims were empowered to rebuild their lives,” Barde said.
He commended the support of community leaders, non-governmental organizations, and other stakeholders in the efforts to combat trafficking in persons and ensure the safety of victims.
The commander further said that stakeholders’ engagement remained a key focus area for the command to enhance collaboration in the fight against trafficking.
Barde, explained that the agency was also engaged in preventive measures like extensive sensitization campaigns in markets, schools, communities, and motor parks, noted that the campaigns were aimed at raising awareness of the dangers of human trafficking and other forms of exploitation.
He reiterated the agency’s commitment to intensifying efforts to protect vulnerable individuals and prosecute offenders to create a safer society.
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