The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has disclosed how a suspected member of a human trafficking syndicate allegedly kidnapped 15 minors in Nasarawa State and sold them for N30m. The NSCDC said the suspect allegedly posed as an official of the National Council of Child Rights Advocates and deceived the children…
…extradition. They have been under criminal investigation in Romania on charges including human trafficking since December 2022. They have denied all wrongdoing. Romanian prosecutors said the Tates recruited their victims by seducing them and falsely claiming to want a relationship or marriage, before forcing them to pr…
…also secured more than 20 convictions in 2026 as it intensified operations against human trafficking and exploitation. He said human trafficking was increasingly migrating to the digital space, with criminal networks exploiting social media, encrypted messaging platforms and fake online job portals. “Human trafficking…
…Police have rescued two Colombian women allegedly lured to Nigeria and held captive by a human trafficking syndicate in Lagos. Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has issued an executive order setting up a coroner inquest panel to investigate killings and violence at Ikire on August 24. Anambra State Police have arrest…
…his administration would deploy against terrorism, arms trafficking, smuggling, human trafficking, and other forms of transnational organised crime. “This distinction is fundamental. But of course, Atiku is unhinged now, and he would say or announce anything to attract and deceive the politically gullible. “An open bor…
…Abaren Village, via Gbarinmole, Mowe, following sustained intelligence on alleged human trafficking and illegal adoption activities at the facility. He stated that the two rescued pregnant women were Ilesanmi Foluke, 23, who was seven months pregnant, and Ejekwa Melody, 20, who was eight months pregnant. He added that…
…show. York's cell phone was returned to him while $160 was forfeited to the Miami Valley Human Trafficking Task Force. York was ordered to complete an online course. York became the principal owner of the 49ers in 2024 after purchasing equity shares from his family. He previously served as the team's acting governor an…
…ordered the remand of a woman, Christiana Tengu Tsavkaha in Yaikyor prisons for alleged human trafficking. The police charged her with conspiracy and human trafficking. The Chief Magistrate adjourned the matter to October 29, for further mention. Benue activist, Zege Orkwande, who confirmed the development in a Faceboo…
…government's commitment to supporting efforts aimed at protecting children and combating human trafficking in the state. Police mourn 10 officers killed in gun battle with bandits in Kebbi Kano NSCDC nabs suspect linked to motorcycle theft syndicate Troops arrest suspected terrorist collaborator in Adamawa [PHOTO] Troo…
Nigeria Immigration Service dismantles alleged transnational human trafficking network, arrest 12 foreigners The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) said it dismantled a fraudulent network marketing ring linked to the QNET/IGNITE group, arrested 12 suspects, including the alleged syndicate leader, and rescued two victims…
…involved in the operation. Oyeniyi reaffirmed the command's commitment to combating human trafficking and other forms of organised crime. by Linda Ikeji at 03/08/2026 7:51 AM | Share this Story
…resources to guarantee the safety of residents.He blamed the unprecedented crossings on human trafficking networks, which he said had taken advantage of a recent Spanish Supreme Court ruling preventing the immediate return of migrants intercepted at sea while attempting to reach Ceuta or Spain's other North African enc…
…U.S. District Judge Anne Hwang dismissed Howard's racketeering, s£x trafficking and human trafficking claims against Ventura with prejudice, according to legal documents reviewed by the Daily Mail. Howard filed the lawsuit last year, alleging misconduct by Ventura during his employment with her and Diddy. He alleged th…
Police arrest 6 Liberians for alleged abduction, human trafficking, and visa scam in Lagos The Lagos State Police Command has detained six Liberians over alleged human trafficking, abduction, and an international visa scam. The suspects, comprising one woman and five men aged between 21 and 40, were apprehended at Gber…
…Commission in Borno has received over 600 cases of domestic violence, child abuse, human trafficking and other human rights violations between January and July 2026. The State Coordinator of the NHRC, Ms Jummai Mshelia, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Maiduguri Mshelia said…
We were forced to sleep with 15 men daily - Nigerian human trafficking victims rescued from s3x slavery recount Côte d'Ivoire ordeal Rescued victims of human trafficking have recounted how they were lured from Nigeria with promises of jobs and a better life in Côte d'Ivoire, only to end up in forced labour, prostitutio…
…facing 10 charges, including three counts of rape, four of actual bodily harm, two of human trafficking, and one of controlling prostitution for gain. Tristan was previously facing 11 charges, including three counts of rape, six of actual bodily harm, and two of human trafficking, following the brothers' arrests on Sat…
…individuals through false promises of lucrative jobs. "Anyone with information on human trafficking or other criminal activities is encouraged to report it confidentially through the #FichuaKwaDCI toll-free line 0800 722 203 or via WhatsApp on 0709 570 000." by Linda Ikeji at 21/07/2026 4:09 PM | Share this Story
…According to him, they have not missed any court appearances in either their Romanian human trafficking case or a defamation case in Palm Beach.He said the brothers were "startled" when plainclothes U.S. Marshals wearing badges and vests approached them during their arrest in Miami on Saturday and ordered them to put t…
…included three counts of r@pe, six counts of actual bodily harm and two counts of human trafficking. Andrew Tate's case previously included three counts of r@pe, four counts of actual bodily harm, two counts of human trafficking and one count of controlling prostitution for gain. Joseph D. McBride, a New York City atto…
…by women against Andrew Tate between 2014 and 2015. They also face separate rape and human trafficking allegations brought by different women and investigated by Bedfordshire Police, which covers their hometown of Luton, also north of London. The Tate brothers are also accused of tax evasion and money laundering in the…
Oyo state is vulnerable to human trafficking due to border with Benin Republic - NAPTIP The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has identified Oyo State as a major source, transit and destination point for human trafficking, warning residents to be cautious of fake job offers, scholar…
…and mass immigration and bolster America’s border security,” it added. – Official ‘human trafficking’ – The first wave of the mass deportations during Trump’s second term concentrated on Central and South America. Asylum seekers were sent to Panama and at least 250 Venezuelans, accused of being gang members — many on f…
…organised crime, cyber-enabled offences, illicit financial flows, drug trafficking, human trafficking, economic sabotage, and disinformation. These threats reinforce one another, creating complex networks that no single institution can confront alone. This reality demands what security practitioners describe as a whole…
…is a story of deception, coercion and exploitation. Their rescue by the Global Anti Human Trafficking Organization (GAHTO), working with authorities in Mali, Burkina Faso and Nigeria's National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), is more than a narrative of survival. It is a chilling reminder…