The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued 184 victims of human trafficking and secured convictions against traffickers in Plateau State within the last two months.
The disclosure was made by Anne Felix, Acting Head of Counselling and Rehabilitation at NAPTIP’s Plateau State office, during a validation workshop for Local Action Plans in Jos South, Mangu and Wase Local Government Areas. The event took place at the Information Centre, Plateau State Secretariat, Jos, as part of the quarterly meeting of the Third Plateau State Action Plan Implementation Committee on Women, Peace and Security.
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According to Felix, most of the victims were rescued during targeted raids on identified locations in Jos. Among those rescued were three pregnant women, teenagers and minors. She revealed that five victims are currently undergoing rehabilitation at NAPTIP centres, while others have been reunited with their families.
“Among those rescued were three pregnant women, teenagers and minors. Of the 184 victims, five are currently undergoing rehabilitation in our centres,” Felix said.
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The agency also secured convictions against some traffickers in December 2025, with the offenders now serving prison terms. Survivors have received skills training, psychosocial support and reintegration assistance to rebuild their lives.
Felix further disclosed that in January 2026, additional victims were intercepted while being transported to Akure, Ondo State. They were safely reunited with their families, while the suspects are facing prosecution.
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The workshop focused on validating grassroots-level action plans aimed at strengthening women’s protection, participation and leadership in peacebuilding and security across the three local councils. Participants included representatives from government agencies, civil society organisations, traditional and religious leaders, and community stakeholders.
NAPTIP’s efforts in Plateau come amid ongoing concerns over human trafficking networks exploiting vulnerable populations in the North-Central region, often under the guise of job opportunities or marriage promises.
DDNewsOnline – Lagos
By Ogungbayi Beedee Adeyemi
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