Orphanage Owner Arrested in Nigeria for Child Trafficking, Dozens Rescued
A 60-year-old orphanage owner and other individuals were apprehended for child trafficking in Nigeria. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) conducted a successful operation in Benue State, rescuing 26 children and arresting over 300 suspects involved in child trafficking across multiple states.
The Director-General of NAPTIP, Binta Bello, expressed concern over the illicit activities of orphanages in Nigeria, prompting intensified crackdowns nationwide.
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