A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced a woman, Benedicta Usen, also known as Mrs. Carol Omomoh, to five years in prison for human trafficking. She was found guilty of trafficking a young woman to Italy for prostitution.
Justice Inyang Ekwo ruled that the prosecution proved its case beyond a reasonable doubt. The court found Omomoh guilty of all eight charges against her.
The judge sentenced her as follows:
- Two years and six months for each of counts one, three, five, and seven.
- Five years for each of counts two, four, six, and eight.
All sentences will run at the same time, starting from February 3.
The Inspector-General of Police brought the case to court. The prosecution said Omomoh tricked a young woman, Cynthia Loveth Ese Omoieke, and trafficked her to Italy through the UK for prostitution.
This crime violates Nigeria’s Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration (TPPEA) Act, 2015.
This judgment sends a strong message that human trafficking is a serious crime in Nigeria. Law enforcement continues to take action against those who exploit others for illegal activities.
