NAPTIP Rescues Over 700 Human Trafficking Victims in Northern Nigeria

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued over 700 human trafficking victims in separate operations across Katsina and Jigawa states in northern Nigeria. The agency also reported 78 cases of trafficking in Jigawa.

30 Jul, 13:44 — 31 Jul, 00:04

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Human trafficking is a severe crime that exploits vulnerable individuals, often for forced labor or sexual exploitation. The rescue of victims and return of stranded citizens highlights ongoing efforts to combat this issue and protect human rights in Nigeria.

Key entitiesNAPTIP International Organization for Migration (IOM)Jigawa State

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NAPTIP rescued 258 human trafficking victims in Jigawa State
512 stranded indigenes were returned to Jigawa State by the International Organization for Migration (IOM)
The rescues and returns occurred between January 2025 and July 2026

Key claims3 agreed · 2 unverified

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NAPTIP's Jigawa Command rescued 258 human trafficking victims.

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512 migrants who are indigenes of Jigawa State were returned from different countries by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

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The rescues and returns occurred between January 2025 and July 2026.

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Jigawa is a major transit route for human trafficking.

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NAPTIP recorded 78 cases in Jigawa.

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Jigawa State being a major transit route for human trafficking

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NAPTIP recording 78 cases in Jigawa

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NAPTIP rescues 202 trafficking victims in Katsina

NAPTIP rescued 202 human trafficking victims in Katsina between January and July 2026. Learn about the fight against human trafficking in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/naptip-rescues-202-trafficking-victims-in-katsina/

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NAPTIP reunites 258 trafficking victims, records 78 cases in Jigawa

Turajo said a total of 512 migrants who are indigene of the state were also returned from different countries by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) between January 2025 and July 2026. The post NAPTIP reunites 258 trafficking victims, records 78 cases in Jigawa appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Akinbayo Wahab

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First report: vanguard-ng · 30 Jul, 13:44|Full coverage: 2 · 10h|Window: 10h

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NAPTIP Rescues Over 700 Human Trafficking Victims in Northern Nigeria

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NAPTIP rescues 202 trafficking victims in Katsina

NAPTIP reunites 258 trafficking victims, records 78 cases in Jigawa

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NAPTIP reunites 258 trafficking victims, records 78 cases in Jigawa

NAPTIP rescues 202 trafficking victims in Katsina

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