human trafficking – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:31:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png human trafficking – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Customs, NAPTIP Strengthen Partnership to Tackle Human Trafficking and Smuggling https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-naptip-strengthen-partnership-to-tackle-human-trafficking-and-smuggling/ https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-naptip-strengthen-partnership-to-tackle-human-trafficking-and-smuggling/#respond Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:31:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=470570 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration in the fight against human trafficking, cross-border crimes, and smuggling of prohibited goods across the country’s frontiers.The renewed partnership was announced following a strategic meeting between the leadership of both agencies [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/customs-naptip-strengthen-partnership-to-tackle-human-trafficking-and-smuggling/feed/ 0 Diddy Placed On Suicide Watch Ahead Of Trial Over S*x Trafficking Charges https://www.theinfostride.com/diddy-placed-on-suicide-watch-ahead-of-trial-over-sx-trafficking-charges/ https://www.theinfostride.com/diddy-placed-on-suicide-watch-ahead-of-trial-over-sx-trafficking-charges/#respond Sat, 21 Sep 2024 13:20:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=389642 Popular music executive, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has reportedly been placed on suicide watch as he awaits trial. Recall that he was recently arrested at a hotel in New York and he has been charged with s*x trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution. According to new reports, Combs is currently on suicide watch, with [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/diddy-placed-on-suicide-watch-ahead-of-trial-over-sx-trafficking-charges/feed/ 0 NSCDC in Oyo State Unveils Major Human Trafficking and Smuggling Crackdown https://www.theinfostride.com/nscdc-in-oyo-state-unveils-major-human-trafficking-and-smuggling-crackdown/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nscdc-in-oyo-state-unveils-major-human-trafficking-and-smuggling-crackdown/#respond Fri, 09 Aug 2024 13:00:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=386733 The Oyo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has made significant strides in its battle against human trafficking and smuggling, with recent operations leading to the arrest of four suspected human traffickers and the rescue of nine individuals exploited as prostitutes. Additionally, the command has intercepted a substantial amount of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nscdc-in-oyo-state-unveils-major-human-trafficking-and-smuggling-crackdown/feed/ 0 Zamfara State Agency Intensifies Efforts to Curb Drug Abuse and Human Trafficking https://www.theinfostride.com/zamfara-state-agency-intensifies-efforts-to-curb-drug-abuse-and-human-trafficking/ https://www.theinfostride.com/zamfara-state-agency-intensifies-efforts-to-curb-drug-abuse-and-human-trafficking/#respond Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:30:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=385185 The Zamfara State Executive Secretary of the Substance Abuse Control and Human Trafficking Agency, Pharmacist Ishaq Ibrahim Anka, has announced that the agency has begun blocking all channels of hard drug supplie s in the state. Anka disclosed this during a press briefing in Gusau, the state capital. He emphasized that the move is crucial [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/zamfara-state-agency-intensifies-efforts-to-curb-drug-abuse-and-human-trafficking/feed/ 0 Nigeria Immigration Service Receives 66 Trafficked Nigerians from Ghana https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-immigration-service-receives-66-trafficked-nigerians-from-ghana/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-immigration-service-receives-66-trafficked-nigerians-from-ghana/#respond Sat, 20 Jul 2024 20:30:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=384062 On Saturday evening, the Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) received 66 trafficked Nigerians repatriated from Ghana. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the 66 trafficked Nigerians arrived at the Seme-Krake Joint Border Post office of immigration at about 4:00 p.m. The group comprises 59 women, including children, and seven [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-immigration-service-receives-66-trafficked-nigerians-from-ghana/feed/ 0 Delta Police Rescue 25 Victims of Human Trafficking https://www.theinfostride.com/delta-police-rescue-25-victims-of-human-trafficking/ https://www.theinfostride.com/delta-police-rescue-25-victims-of-human-trafficking/#respond Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:00:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=383733 The Delta State Police Command announced on Thursday that its operatives have rescued 25 victims of human trafficking in the Ughelli area of the state. In a statement issued in Asaba, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, detailed the rescue operation that took place on June 15, 2024, following credible information about the activities of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/delta-police-rescue-25-victims-of-human-trafficking/feed/ 0 Eight victims of human trafficking rescued in Jigawa https://www.theinfostride.com/eight-victims-of-human-trafficking-rescued-in-jigawa/ https://www.theinfostride.com/eight-victims-of-human-trafficking-rescued-in-jigawa/#respond Thu, 12 Oct 2023 21:00:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=356994 The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Jigawa State Command reported saving eight victims of human trafficking. Samson Agada, the state’s comptroller for the NIS, made this announcement on Friday at a news conference in Dutse. Agada claimed that command members had spotted the victims at a Dutse parking lot in the Dutse Local Government Area on [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/eight-victims-of-human-trafficking-rescued-in-jigawa/feed/ 0 Andrew Tate appears in Romanian court to face human trafficking charges https://www.theinfostride.com/andrew-tate-appears-in-romanian-court-to-face-human-trafficking-charges/ https://www.theinfostride.com/andrew-tate-appears-in-romanian-court-to-face-human-trafficking-charges/#respond Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:27:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=349280 Andrew Tate, a social media personality known for expressing misogynistic views online, appeared on Wednesday at a court in Romania, where prosecutors have charged him with rape, human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to exploit women. Tate and his brother, Tristan, who is also charged with the offenses, arrived Wednesday at a court in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/andrew-tate-appears-in-romanian-court-to-face-human-trafficking-charges/feed/ 0 Human Trafficking Will Not Be Condoned In Kwara State – Governor Abdulrazaq https://www.theinfostride.com/human-trafficking-will-not-be-condoned-in-kwara-state-governor-abdulrazaq/ Fri, 10 Jan 2020 21:14:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=244732 Kwara State governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has blasted the increasing trend of human trafficking in Nigeria and has promised to deal with whoever is caught in the act in his state. Abdulrahman revealed this today in Ilorin in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, reacting to a clip footage which featured one [...]

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]]> Nigerian Children Are Not For Sale – Dolapo Osinbajo https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-children-are-not-for-sale-dolapo-osinbajo/ Fri, 02 Aug 2019 21:56:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=236438 Yemi Osinbajo’s wife, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo has cautioned human traffickers in Nigeria to stay away from such illegal trade because Nigerian children are not for sale. Mrs. Dolapo reached out to the private sector to collaborate with the Federal Government to reduce human trafficking in Nigeria. Mrs. Osinbajo said this yesterday in Abuja as she [...]

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]]> Stephanie Okere-Linus Fights For Human Trafficking Victims https://www.theinfostride.com/stephanie-okere-linus-fights-for-human-trafficking-victims/ Sat, 13 Jan 2018 09:57:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=196040 Stephanie Okere-Linus, in partnership with international medical humanitarian organisation Doctors Without Borders (MSF), is currently in Italy, to fight for victims of human trafficking. This is coming after increased rate of human trafficking being experienced by Nigerians trying to migrate to Europe via Libya. Aside advocating against the heinous human rights violations, Okere-Linus, also a [...]

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]]> Human Trafficking Is Not Acceptable – Godwin Obaseki https://www.theinfostride.com/human-trafficking-is-not-acceptable-godwin-obaseki/ Wed, 29 Nov 2017 16:00:53 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=190899 Godwin Obaseki of Edo has said his administration is ready to support any initiative that will curb human trafficking. “For us as a government, we believe we should reduce unemployment and also help to reduce illegal migration. “For us, human trafficking is not acceptable, that is why we are trying to gather not only national, [...]

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]]> Human Trafficking: FRSC Intercepts Two Suspects In Kaduna, Rescues 44 Minors https://www.theinfostride.com/human-trafficking-frsc-intercepts-two-suspects-in-kaduna-rescues-44-minors/ Sat, 19 Aug 2017 00:16:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=178839 The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kaduna State had intercepted two suspected human traffickers and rescued 44 minors. The Sector Commander, Malam Umar Ibrahim, told our correspondent in Kaduna on Thursday that the suspects, a driver and one other adult were arrested on Wednesday on Kaduna – Zaria Expressway. According to him, the suspects [...]

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]]> Governor Obaseki approves Agric Development Scheme to Empower Victims of Human Trafficking, Others https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-obaseki-approves-agric-development-scheme-to-empower-victims-of-human-trafficking-others/ Thu, 10 Aug 2017 04:52:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=177421 Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has approved an agricultural development programme to assist victims of human trafficking which will also address the plight of youth unemployment ‎in the state. ‎According to the governor, ‎about 150 returnees who are the first batch of people to benefit from the initiative will also assist in reintegrating and improving [...]

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]]> Human Trafficking: Lagos Commissioner Calls For Public Support In Curbing The Menace https://www.theinfostride.com/human-trafficking-lagos-commissioner-calls-for-public-support-in-curbing-the-menace/ Sat, 05 Aug 2017 22:36:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=176558 The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) in Lagos State, Mrs. Lola Akande has solicited the support of the members of the public to join hands with the government in eradicating human trafficking in the country. Akande, who made the call while receiving delegates of the National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in [...]

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]]> Crime Scene: 8 found Dead inside Truck in Texas https://www.theinfostride.com/crime-scene-8-found-dead-inside-truck-in-texas/ Mon, 24 Jul 2017 07:49:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173459 People trafficking in USA turns tragic at San Antonio, Texas Eight persons were found dead Sunday in a truck in a Walmart parking lot in San Antonio, Texas, in an apparent human trafficking case, authorities said. In addition to the dead, there were 28 injured — 20 of them severely — who were being treated [...]

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]]> More Public Awareness Is Needed Against Human Trafficking – SEYP https://www.theinfostride.com/more-public-awareness-is-needed-against-human-trafficking-seyp/ Mon, 03 Jul 2017 18:04:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=170528 An NGO, Society for the Empowerment of Young Persons (SEYP), on Monday called for more public awareness against human trafficking and stigmatisation. The Executive Director of SEYP, Mrs Jennifer Ero, made the call during a sensitisation workshop on human trafficking held at Auchi, headquarters of the Etsako-West Local Government Area of Edo. Ero said that [...]

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]]> More Than 60,000 Nigerian Youths Trafficked To Europe Every Year https://www.theinfostride.com/more-than-60000-nigerian-youths-trafficked-to-europe-every-year/ Sun, 27 Sep 2015 10:24:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=101125 Not less than 60,000 Nigerians were trafficked through African countries like Libya and Morocco across the Mediterranean sea to Europe every year. Coordinator, Human Support Services and Patriotic Citizen Intiative, Mr. Osita Osemene, stated this in an interactive session with newsmen in Benin City on Friday. He said the information was gathered through personal experience he [...]

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