The Nigerian Navy has handed over two rescued victims of human trafficking to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), reaffirming its intensified efforts to combat trafficking and other transnational crimes along the nation’s waterways.
The victims were transferred by the Navy’s Forward Operating Base, Badagry, to NAPTIP’s Lagos Zonal Command in Ikeja on July 19, 2026, following their rescue during a targeted anti-trafficking operation conducted on July 17.
According to a statement by the Director of Naval Information, Abiodun Folorunsho, the victims were initially taken to the Western Naval Command Maritime Crime Investigation Desk, where they underwent documentation, biometric capture, and administrative processing in line with established Harmonised Standard Operating Procedures.
He noted that the victims have now been placed under NAPTIP’s care for rehabilitation, protection, and further investigation.
The Navy said the successful rescue and seamless handover highlight its commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s maritime domain while protecting vulnerable individuals from exploitation.
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It also emphasized that the operation reflects ongoing collaboration between the Nigerian Navy and relevant government agencies in dismantling human trafficking networks and strengthening national security.
The Service further reiterated its resolve to sustain intelligence-driven operations and deepen inter-agency cooperation to disrupt criminal syndicates and ensure a safer maritime environment.
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