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NAPTIP Arrests Notorious Trans-Border Human Trafficker, Rescues 13 Victims
By Blessing Bature-Akpakpan, Abuja
Efforts by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to curtail the trafficking of Nigerians, especially through the notorious Libyan route have yielded result as a combined operatives of NAPTIP, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested a high profile trans – border trafficking suspect, Nurudeen Sani said to be based in Kano.
The NAPTIP Boss had said during a Press Conference that well- planned operation also led to the rescue of 13 – Libya bound victims of human trafficking, made up of two boys and 11 girls just as the Agency has commenced manhunt for two other members of the trafficking ring whose names were given as Bose and Ismeal.
The development came few days after the Director General of NAPTIP, Senator Basheer Garba Muhammed, promised that the Agency had redoubled its efforts and reloaded its strategies to smoke out human traffickers from all parts of the Country as parts of the Agency’s determination to make Nigeria a human trafficking free nation.
The DG herald the 2021 World Day Agaisnt Human Trafficking that “ while the Agency has continued to rescue, counsel, rehabilitate and empower victims of human trafficking in line with its mandates, traffickers and other sundry offenders are no more having it pleasant as the Agency has continued to smoke them out and prosecute them.
“As a way of boosting the operations of the Agency, NAPTIP has increased its presence and spread to over 12 States and still counting. Our desire is to infiltrate all parts of the Country in order to outsmart the traffickers and beat them to their tricks”
The report indicated that the latest arrest followed a tip- off from some concerned stakeholders in Kano who were disturbed by the nefarious activities of the suspect.
The victims said to have been recruited from the South West Region of the Country were rescued at Basarawa community along the Kano –Kastina Road by the combined Security Operatives. They were said to be heading to Libya through the Republic of Niger.
While the suspect is presently under interrogation by NAPTIP operatives, the victims are undergoing counseling as part of the Agency’s rehabilitation procedure.
Senator Basheer Garba Muhammed, expressed worry over the activities of the traffickers and warned parent to desist from yielding to pressure of deceit in giving out their children, adding “It is sad that despite the painful experience of victims along these notorious trafficking routes especially the Libya corridor, some people still agreed to be trafficked out of the Country. This is a dangerous decision.
“NAPTIP shall go after the remaining members of this trafficking gang and they will be made to face the full wrath of the law.
“I sincerely thank our sister Law Enforcement Agencies for their support and collaboration which led to the arrest of the suspect”. NAPTIP Director General stated.
From Yagana Ali, Yola
The Adamawa State Agribusiness Support Programme ADAS-P has concluded arrangements to establish standard & digital structure/database for farmers and farmlands to contact with farmers to boost Agribusiness in the state.The chairman implementation committee of the ADAS Programme, Dr.
Ahmed Garba stated this while briefing His Royal Majesty, Hama Bata Homon Alhamdu Gladstone Teneke at his Palace in Demsa LGA of the state. The Database and structure will be used to ensure agricultural support reaches the genuine grassroots farmers to boost agriculture.He explained that the ADAS Programme will facilitate and drive the enhancement of production, commercialization and industrialization of agriculture for economic development to attract investors.He added that “we are going to use the traditional council to identify and profile farmers because they know the farmers and farmlands better than everyone” Dr Garba explained.Dr. Garba Added henceforth only those on the Database will benefit from agricultural support in Adamawa State.Speaking during the courtesy call, the Director of Chieftaincy Affairs Ibrahim Yaro challenged the district Scribes to convey the message to the District Heads and all farmers in their communities.On her part, the administrative Secretary of the ADAS Programme Mrs Joy Tarfa advised all stakeholders to be transparent and do the needful while discharging their duties.During the visit, the District Scribes, Directors Agric, and Sectional Heads among others were sensitized on the programme.
From Marcel Duru, Owerri
Igbo National Movement, a sociopolitical pressure group, has said that absence of diplomacy is responsible for secessionist and other agitations in parts of the country.This is contained in a release co-signed by the group’s President General , Anthony Olisa-Okolo, Vice President, Onyemuche Mbachu and Secretary, Ugo Akpe-Onwuka in Owerri on Monday.
According to the release, the group blamed rising insecurity in the country on absence of diplomacy in addressing separatist concerns in various parts of the country. It called on the Federal Government to employ dialogue and diplomatic interaction so as to fully understand the major reasons for the clamour for secession, address these and forestall violence.The group further pointed out that separatist groups do not represent the general interest of a particular people hence the need for a diplomatic approach. ” We urge the government to employ diplomacy to resolve the issues raised by agitators and eschew the use of force as a method of first resort.”Insecurity, especially in the South-East is a result of failure to diplomatically approach sundry grievances and agitations rather than unleash military force. ” We wish to state that Igbo people as a whole have never expressed widespread support for the Biafran agitation although we acknowledge that it is the constitutional right of those individuals to express their democratic rights in a non-violent manner.”It further called on political office holders to desist from the “use of divisive language which can fuel aggression and a vengeful spirit.”It added that there may be justifiable reasons for the various agitations for self-determination by diverse ethnic nationals within the Federation and called on the government to explore dialogue.It described the Igbo people as peace loving, accommodating and progressive and argued that violent reactions are alien to the people. “There are justifiable reasons for the various agitations for self-determination by diverse ethnic nationals within the Federation and this is why the government should respond to the agitations with fraternal considerations rather than the use of force.”Ndigbo love peace, unity and progress, hence our adage, “Egbe Bere Ugo Bere, Nke Si Ibe Ya Ebele, Nku Kwa Ya” (simply put, “Live and Let Live”).
By Laide Akinboade, Abuja
The Commissioner of Police, FCT, CP Benneth C. Igweh, expresses heartfelt gratitude on behalf of the management and personnel of the FCT Police Command for the kind gesture of the honorable minister, FCT, Chief Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, for fulfilling his promise to the Command.
In a statement issued by FCT Police Command and signed by SP Josephine Adeh, Police Public Relations Officer, in Abuja. It would be recalled that the Minister took decisive action by placing a bounty of twenty million naira on two notorious and most wanted kidnappers on February 14, 2024. The statement reads in part, “And has matched his words with action following the arrest of the two wanted kidnappers.”The implementation of such measures reflects the minister’s leadership and responsiveness to the security and safety of residents.”The Command is therefore highly honored and grateful for his unflinching and continuous support in combating crime and ensuring the well-being of the residents.”The CP ensured that the fund was distributed amongst the tactical teams and the divisional police officers of the command to ensure better service delivery. He also reassures the Minister and the residents of FCT that the command under his leadership will leave no stone unturned in the fight against crime and criminality and will continue to work assiduously to ensure the safety of residents.”He urges residents to be vigilant and take advantage of the police emergency lines to report suspicious activities through: 08032003913, 08028940883, 08061581938, and 07057337653 PCB: 09022222352, CRU: 08107314192”
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