A group of Nigerian Immigration Service personnel in Jigawa State has intercepted six suspected trafficking victims on the Babura Plantation Border Patrol Base, foiling an try and smuggle them to Europe by way of Libya and Niger Republic.
Arewa PUNCH recollects that solely lately, the Jigawa NAPTIP Command warned residents to be cautious of criminals exploiting harmless and unsuspecting people who, in the course of the festive interval, disguise their journey gesture as alternatives overseas, however which frequently results in human trafficking.
Our correspondent gathered that the suspects have been trying to cross the border undetected, however the vigilant NIS officers thwarted their plans.
In response to NAPTIP Jigawa State Commander, Mr Abdulkadir Turajo, who, whereas receiving the intercepted people from NIS on Tuesday in Dutse, the state capital, disclosed that the suspects, comprising 4 females aged 18-23 and two males aged 32-36, hail from Ogun, Ondo, Imo, Lagos, and Enugu states.
In response to him, “The victims have been intercepted by NIS officers whereas trying to cross the border, and we’re working to establish the traffickers concerned,” Turajo stated, pledging thorough investigation and prosecution of culprits.
Mr Turajo assured the media of a diligent prosecution and rehabilitation of victims, saying, “We’ll be certain that the victims obtain all the mandatory assist and care, and people accountable will face justice.”
Nevertheless, the NAPTIP commander warned the general public to be vigilant, as traffickers exploit festive season travels to lure victims.
“Confirm gives and keep protected, don’t fall prey to false guarantees,” he suggested.
“The festive season should not develop into a trafficking season,” Turajo emphasised, urging residents to be cautious.
Moreso, the NAPTIP Jigawa boss applauded the efforts of the NIS, Jigawa State Command below the management of its State Commandant, CIS T. A. Musa, in combating trafficking.
“The collaboration between NIS and NAPTIP has strengthened our efforts to fight human trafficking,” Turajo stated.
He additionally thanked NIS for its relentless efforts, saying, “I commend the NIS Jigawa State Command below CIS Musa’s management for his or her dedication to preventing human trafficking.”
“It is a important breakthrough, and we’ll construct on it,” Turajo stated, promising continued vigilance and cooperation with different companies.
Whereas detailing extra on the suspects, Mr Turajo said that “the victims will likely be receiving assist and care from NAPTIP, with plans for rehabilitation and reintegration,” including that “We’re working to revive their dignity and confidence.”
Accordingly, the NAPTIP boss in Jigawa state highlighted that “Traffickers goal susceptible people with false guarantees, usually exploiting their desperation. These victims have been lured with guarantees of higher lives, however confronted uncertainty and hazard.”
The NAPTIP commander, due to this fact, urges residents to report suspicious actions, saying, “Your vigilance can save lives.”
Earlier, the NIS boss in Jigawa State, T. A. Musa, stated, “We’re dedicated to securing our borders and defending Nigerians from human trafficking. I’m happy handy over these suspects to NAPTIP for additional investigation and prosecution.”
The NIS boss additional said, “The suspects have been trying to use the festive season to smuggle these people to Europe. We gained’t allow them to succeed.”
CIS T.A. Musa additionally stated, “I commend our officers for his or her vigilance and dedication. We’ll proceed to work with NAPTIP to fight human trafficking in Jigawa State.”
Efforts by Arewa PUNCH Correspondent to interview the suspected trafficked individuals have been unsuccessful as they’re at the moment present process safety interrogation by NAPTIP officers, who’re dealing with the case and getting ready for his or her eventual reintegration into their households.
