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Nigeria Immigration Intercepts 6-month-old Baby, Three Other Human Trafficking Victims In Badagry

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July 29, 2024

The Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS, Lagos Border Patrol Command at Seme in Badagry, has intercepted a six month-old baby and three others, suspected to be victims of human trafficking.

Comptroller Peter Adache, the Controller of the command, who disclosed this while speaking with newsmen in Badagry on Friday, July 26, 2024, said the victims were intercepted with their traffickers, a couple, on Monday around 1.30.p.m, along Kankon Owode Road in Badagry

According to Adache, they were travelling to Burkina Faso, through Republic of Benin, without any relevant documents.

“None of them was in possession of any travel documents, when they were intercepted at Owode Border,” he said.

Adache said that during interrogation, it was revealed that one of suspected traffickers ,who is a food vendor and citizen of Burkina Faso, lured the victims to travel with her to the country

“The three ladies decided to follow her because she promised to give them good jobs and good salaries.

“She called her husband, who is a citizen of Benin Republic and they arranged how to transport the three ladies and the child to Burkina Faso.

“The traveling expenses and feeding for the 6 persons were paid by the couple,” he said.

The comptroller said that the victims would be handed over to National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, to help reunite them with their families.

“It is a painful situation and under this situation we cannot in any way look away. I have been directed by the Assistant Controller General of Immigration in charge of Zone A to hand them over to NAPTIP.

“The Lagos Border Patrol command of NIS will continue to ensure compliance to immigration rules and regulations and equally ensure protection of Nigerians and reintegration of victims to their families

“One of the suspected victim(name withheld), who is a mother of six-month-old child, said she and child were abandoned by her husband, hence her decision to travel with the couple to survive hardship.

“Shortly after I delivered my child, my husband left me alone to take care of the child.

“Since there is no help from any quarters, when she (suspected trafficker, approached me to go to Burkina Faso, I agreed because she said I will make money and do good jobs there

“The journey had been tedious until we were arrested by immigration officers, I want to go back home,” she said.

Suspected victims of human trafficking were later handed over to Ibraheem Ogunbiyi, the Assistant Director and Head, Counseling and Rehabilitation Unit of NAPTIP, Lagos Zonal Command.

Mr Ogunbiyi, represented Comfort Agboko, the NAPTIP, Zonal Commander, Lagos Zonal Command.

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JUST IN: Fire Guts Ogun Guangdong Free Trade Zone In Igbesa

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January 11, 2026

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A fire broke out on Sunday at the Ogun State Guangdong Free Trade Zone in Igbesa.

As of this report, there has been no official statement on what caused the incident. However, a resident said the fire was triggered by a gas explosion from a foam-producing company in the industrial park.

The source added that the fire spread quickly, affecting nearby houses before emergency responders arrived.

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AAU Postpones Resumption Date

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January 10, 2026

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The management of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, has approved, on behalf of the university’s Senate, the postponement of students’ resumption and commencement of academic activities.

In a statement,
Otunba Mike Aladenika,
Head, Information, Public Relations & Protocol, AAU, said the decision became necessary to enable the university to complete ongoing renovation works on student structures and facilities, aimed at enhancing the overall teaching and learning experience.

“According to him, the management is committed to providing a conducive environment for academic excellence and believes that this temporary adjustment will ultimately benefit our students.

“While the university management intends to announce a new resumption date, any student(s) still in our hostels are advised to vacate with immediate effect to allow for effective ongoing renovation works

“In light of this development, the university regrets to announce that the 140th Inaugural Lecture, originally scheduled for Thursday, 15th January 2026, and ongoing examinations have been postponed.

“A new date for the lecture and the completion of the examinations will be communicated to all stakeholders in due course.

“The university appreciates the understanding and cooperation of students, parents, and guardians on this matter.

“We urge all students to adhere to the new resumption date and prepare for a productive academic session.

“Parents and guardians are kindly requested to ensure their children/wards are aware of and comply with the revised resumption schedule.”

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Protest Rocks Ekpoma Over Incessant Kidnapping

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2 days ago

January 10, 2026

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Residents of Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State on Saturday protested against incessant kidnappings in the area.

Ekpoma, in recent times has been under attack by kidnappers who snatched residents from their homes.

The protest grounded commercial activities as students of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, also joined in the protest.

The protesters, in anger, also pulled down campaign billboards for the 2027 general elections mounted in the university hosting town.

Speaking on the protest, Principal Security Officer to Governor Monday Okpebholo, Austin Eigbiremolen, assured that adequate security would be deployed to Ekpoma.

According to him, the kidnappers would be chased away from the area in no distance time.

Also reacting to the protest, Edo State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, dismissed was top of the security situation in Ekpoma, adding the state Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, was already in Ekpoma.

Ikoedem said nine persons who were kidnapped on Friday were rescued unhurt after the Eagle Combat Drone Unit was deployed to the forest alongside local hunters.

“In the heat of the rescue operation, the kidnappers’ camp was located through real-time aerial intelligence.

“The ground troops stormed the camp, forcing the kidnappers to flee and abandon two locally fabricated AK-49 rifles.

“The victims, including five children were rescued unhurt. This landmark deployment underscores the transformative role of technology in modern policing and sets a new benchmark for operational enhancement in Edo State,” she said.