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NAPTIP provides support for trafficked Nigerian lady to Iraq

Laraba MUREY

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, has commenced a comprehensive rehabilitation programme for Miss Odunayo Isaac, a victim of human trafficking recently rescued from Iraq.

Director General of NAPTIP, Binta Bello, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja, stating that the agency was committed to ensuring justice and support for the victim, who narrowly escaped death after enduring months of exploitation and abuse.

Isaac, who returned to Nigeria a few days ago through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, was received by NAPTIP operatives following her repatriation facilitated by the agency in collaboration with local and international partners.

Narrating her ordeal, the victim revealed that she left Nigeria on January 22, 2023, for Baghdad, Iraq, where she was assigned to work for an Iraqi family under grueling conditions. “I worked over 20 hours daily, with little or no rest. After four months, I was yet to receive my salary, and each time I requested payment, I was beaten severely,” she said.

Isaac recounted instances of abuse, including being locked in a dog cage and left bound overnight. She described her experience as one she would not wish on her worst enemy.

Bello expressed sadness over the victim’s ordeal, emphasizing the agency’s resolve to provide the necessary medical, psychosocial, and rehabilitation support to aid her recovery.

“We are thankful she survived. Our team has commenced profiling and interviews to assess her needs and ensure her reunion with her family,” Bello stated.

The NAPTIP Director General also reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to securing justice for the victim, calling on relevant authorities to hold the perpetrators accountable.

Bello further urged Nigerians to be cautious about enticing job offers abroad, especially in volatile regions, noting that many youths intercepted at exit points were headed to middle eastern countries known for exploitative practices.

NAPTIP extended gratitude to its partners, including the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM, and other stakeholders, for their roles in Isaac’s successful repatriation.

Isaac’s return marks another milestone in NAPTIP’s fight against human trafficking, as the agency intensifies efforts to protect vulnerable citizens from exploitation.

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