NAPTIP Rescue 22 Libya-bound Trafficking Victims In Sokoto

The victims

Twenty-two victims of human trafficking have been rescued by The Sokoto zonal command of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP).

The victims, 21 females and one male between the ages of 16 to 25 years were intercepted and rescued by the Nigerian police in Niger Republic and handed over to the Nigeria Immigration service at Illela border command, Sokoto state on 29th August, 2021.

The victims were received by NAPTIP Sokoto on Monday, 30th August, 2021.

They victims are from Lagos, Ondo, Oyo, Delta, Imo and Edo states and are currently undergoing counseling and rehabilitation at one of the NAPTIP’s shelter.