Ogun Woman Sentenced to 45 Years for Child Trafficking
Eniola Adedeji, a 29-year-old woman, was sentenced to 45 years in prison by the Federal High Court in Abeokuta for trafficking a minor for sexual exploitation. The court found her guilty on nine out of ten charges related to various human trafficking offenses.
The judgment was delivered by Hon. Justice J.
Adeyemi on June 5, 2026, following her arraignment on August 18, 2024. The trial commenced on March 12, 2025.
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) Ogun State Command, led by Bose Jimoh, successfully prosecuted the case. In a related case, Chukwuemeka Iheamama was sentenced to 12 years in prison for trafficking two minors, with his sentences running concurrently.
The court's actions reflect ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking in Nigeria.
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