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NAPTIP rescues 29 victims of trafficking in Kebbi – Ripples Nigeria

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The National Agency for Prohibition of (NAPTIP) has rescued 29 victims of trafficking in Kebbi State.

The NAPTIP Zonal Commander in-charge of Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara States, Misba'u Iya-Kaura, confirmed the development to journalists on Saturday in Birnin Kebbi.

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He said the agency in collaboration with the Nigeria Service (NIS) and NATAL rescued 21 victims at Kangiwa axis on their way to Senegal, while the remaining eight were rescued in different parts of the state.

“The victims who were coming from Ondo, Kano, Kaduna and Zamfara States were between the ages of 18 and 24,” the commander stated.

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This “Eyes on Trafficking” story is reprinted from its original online location.

ABOUT PBJ LEARNING

PBJ Learning is a leading provider of online human trafficking training, focusing on awareness and prevention education. Their interactive Human Trafficking Essentials online course is used worldwide to educate professionals and individuals how to recognize human trafficking and how to respond to potential victims. Learn on any web browser (even your mobile phone) at any time.

More stories like this can be found in your PBJ Learning Knowledge Vault.

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