Notorious Human Trafficker “Pu**y Mama” Arrested in Ghana After 10 Years on the Run
A notorious human trafficker known as “Pu**y Mama” has been apprehended by the Buduburam District Police in Ghana after a decade-long escape from law enforcement. This arrest marks a significant development in the fight against human trafficking in West Africa, where many vulnerable individuals fall prey to ruthless traffickers. “Puy Mama,” a nickname that has […]
Libyan Police Arrest Driver with Six Nigerian Girls Suspected of Human Trafficking
In a significant operation on August 13, 2024, Libyan police successfully intercepted a suspected human trafficker in the Bishr area. The arrest was made after police discovered six undocumented Nigerian girls in the driver’s vehicle. The driver, a Libyan national, had been transporting the girls, who lacked proper documentation and were believed to be victims […]
Kano Police Arrest Two Human Traffickers, Rescue 13 Teenage Girls
In a significant breakthrough, the Kano State Police have arrested two individuals suspected of human trafficking and rescued thirteen teenage girls. The operation, led by the Kano State Police Command, took place recently and was confirmed by the State Commissioner of Police, CP Salman Dogo Garba, on August 12, 2024. The rescued girls, who hail […]
Edo Couple Sentenced to 5 Years for Trafficking Woman to Dubai
In a significant legal victory against human trafficking, a couple from Benin, Edo State, has been sentenced to five years in prison. The Benin High Court reached this decision on July 16, 2024, convicting Adesuwa Otabor, 33, and Otabor Idahosa, 39, for their roles in trafficking a woman to Dubai for prostitution. The case was […]
Nigerian Navy Rescues Trafficking Victims and Foils Robbery Attempt
In recent maritime operations, the Nigerian Navy has demonstrated its commitment to safeguarding Nigerian waters and combating illegal activities. From July 9-13, 2024, several incidents highlighted the Navy’s proactive measures and successful interventions. During this period, the Nigerian Navy rescued eight women who were victims of human trafficking. These women, aged between 18 and 23, […]
Edo Taskforce Arrests Woman for Attempted Human Trafficking to India
The Edo State Taskforce on Human Trafficking has detained a 42-year-old woman named Juliet Ukhurebor for allegedly trying to traffic someone. Officials caught the suspect at her shrine in Benin City, where they found a native pot with concoctions as evidence. Pauline Irusota, the taskforce secretary, told reporters in Benin City that Juliet Ukhurebor was […]
Nigerian sex worker has been sentenced to five years in prison for trafficking young Nigerian girls into prostitution in Ghana.
A Circuit Court in Asokwa, Kumasi, Ghana, has sentenced Rose Ikem, a 40-year-old Nigerian woman, to five years in prison with hard labor for trafficking young girls from Nigeria to Konongo in the Ashanti region for prostitution. Ikem was convicted of human trafficking and assault, and in addition to her prison sentence, she is required […]
Father Arrested for Selling His Six Biological Children in Sokoto
The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested ten members of a human trafficking and child abduction syndicate and rescued 21 children. The state Commissioner of Police, CP Ali Hayatu Kaigama, stated this while addressing newsmen at the command headquarters in the state capital on Thursday, May 30, 2024. He said one of the suspects, Bala […]