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The Network Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour (NACTAL) Nigeria has commended the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) on the rescue of 24 trafficked victims.
This is contained in a statement signed by NACTAL National President, Mr Abdulganiyu Abubakar and issued to the newsmen on Thursday in Sokoto.
” The successful rescue of twenty four victims of human trafficking and the arrest of five suspected trafficking agents in Abuja is a commendable effort.
” NACTAL wishes to seize this opportunity to applaud and commend NAPTIP’s professionalism and effectiveness in the operation that secured the freedom of 24 victims
and the arrest of 5 suspected traffickers, ” Abubakar said.
He described human trafficking as a grave violation of human rights adding that trafficking, abuse and exploitation constitute serious crimes against humanity and strip individuals of their
dignity and rights.
While he commended NAPTIP’s success, Abubakar urged the Agency to expedite prosecution processes, specifically swift action in the case of the alleged trafficker of Bashariya, allegedly trafficked, abuse and subjected to exploitation in Sokoto state among others.
” NACTAL pledges ongoing collaboration and support to NAPTIP in interventions and responses aimed at preventing trafficking and protecting victims.
” NACTAL reaffirms its commitment to continue working with government agencies, civil society organizations, regional partners and international stakeholders to stem the human trafficking and strengthen prevention, protection and prosecution mechanisms, the National President added.
According to him, NACTAL is a regional representative of West African Coalition Against Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling operating in Nigeria.
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