Borno court sentences woman to five years for human trafficking

Metro Borno court sentences woman to five years for human trafficking Published on April 23, 2026 By Mikal Attah A High Court in Maiduguri, Borno State, has sentenced a 33-year-old woman, Salamatu Saidu, to five years in prison for offences related to human trafficking. The development was disclosed by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) in a statement shared on its verified Facebook page on Thursday. The trial judge, Justice Bukar M. Umar, found the defendant guilty of fraudulent entry of persons, contrary to Section 26(2) of the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration Act, 2015. According to NAPTIP, the offence involved the illegal movement of two victims, aged 21 and 33, through deceptive means. The agency said Saidu was arraigned on April 20, 2026, and convicted the same day after the court established her involvement in the crime. The court subsequently sentenced her to five years’ imprisonment. NAPTIP urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities, as authorities intensify efforts to curb human trafficking in the country. Don't Miss OAU medical student dies after chest pain during examination You may like Troops repel terrorist infiltration in Borno, neutralise four insurgents Troops intercept suspected terrorist’ logistics supplier in Borno Reps urge FG to deploy troops to Borno, Kaduna over increasing attacks Twelve victims escape Boko Haram captivity in Borno Nigerian troops neutralize ISWAP commander, fighters in Borno Senate urges Nigerian govt to rescue 416 Boko Haram captives in Borno

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