The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) Kano Zonal Command has received 10 victims rescued from human traffickers.
Zonal Commander Abdullahi Babale confirmed the development on Thursday, December 12, 2024, in Kano, while receiving the victims from the Kano State Police Command.
The victims, aged between 22 and 42, were rescued on December 7th from a house in Rijiyar Lemu Quarters by a police team led by CSP Bala Shuaibu. The group, comprising six females and four males, was on its way to Libya for forced labour.
The victims hail from various states across Nigeria, including Delta, Edo, Osun, Ogun, and Lagos.
Commander Babale commended the Kano State Commissioner of Police, Salman Dogo-Garba, for his support in rescuing the victims. He assured that the victims would receive counselling and rehabilitation before being reunited with their families.
The Zonal Commander urged parents to be vigilant and protect their children from falling victim to human trafficking. He also appealed to the public to report any suspicious activities related to human trafficking to the appropriate authorities.
