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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, Maiduguri Zonal Command, says it rescued 253 victims of human trafficking and other related offences in 2024.<\/p>\n

The Zonal Commander, Mohammed Barde, made this known on Thursday in Maiduguri, Borno state capital.<\/p>\n

He disclosed that 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.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn addition to rescuing victims, the command secured nine convictions for various offences in 2024.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe victims were provided with legal and medical support, rehabilitation, and reintegration services.<\/p>\n

\u201cFamily tracing and reunification efforts were also carried out, while some of the victims were empowered to rebuild their lives,\u201d Barde said.<\/p>\n

According to him, the agency was also engaged in preventive measures like extensive sensitization campaigns in markets, schools, communities, and motor parks.<\/p>\n

Barde noted that the campaigns were aimed at raising awareness of the dangers of human trafficking and other forms of exploitation.<\/p>\n

The commander further said that stakeholders engagement remained a key focus area for the command to enhance collaboration in the fight against trafficking.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Barde reiterated the agency\u2019s commitment to intensifying efforts to protect vulnerable individuals and prosecute offenders to create a safer society.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, Maiduguri Zonal Command, says it rescued 253 victims of human trafficking and other related offences in 2024. The Zonal Commander, Mohammed Barde, made this known on Thursday in Maiduguri, Borno state capital. 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