The Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Prof. Fatima Waziri-Azi, Ph.D., has expressed profound concern regarding the rising incidences of the illegal buying and selling of babies, and the disturbing proliferation of baby factories across Nigeria.
Recent reports and public outcry have highlighted the alarming trend of baby sales and the operation of clandestine facilities that trap young girls, recruit men to impregnate them, and sell the babies post-delivery. These factories exploit the desperation and vulnerability of their victims, often luring them with false promises of financial gain or care.
One of the latest incidents occurred in Umunkwa village, Umuafai Ndume Ibeku, within the Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State. In a recent operation, the Department of State Services (DSS) Abia State Command uncovered a baby factory, rescuing ten victims. The victims, aged between one and twenty-four years, included seven young girls, six of whom are pregnant, a lactating mother, and two minor boys.
A 63-year-old woman, Chinyere Nkwocha, was apprehended as the owner of the factory. Both suspects and victims have been handed over to the NAPTIP Abia State Liaison Office for further investigation and appropriate action.
Prof. Waziri-Azi commended the Abia State Command of the DSS for their successful operation. She emphasized the importance of public vigilance, urging parents to ensure their children do not fall prey to such unscrupulous individuals. She also called on communities to collaborate with law enforcement agencies by promptly reporting human trafficking cases to NAPTIP through its toll-free number, 0703 0000 203, or short code 627 (MTN & AIRTEL Only).
This incident underscores the urgent need for robust measures to combat human trafficking and protect the vulnerable. NAPTIP continues to work tirelessly to eradicate such heinous crimes, but the involvement of the public remains crucial in the fight against this menace.
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