It was an atmosphere of grief and high emotion at the Headquarters of the National Agencý for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Abuja, today as the Director General, Binta Adamu Bello, received the much
publicised 14 year old victim of human trafficking and abuse, Bashariya, as she
was successfully rescued and brought to Abuja from Sokoto.
It would be recalled that various social media platforms were saturated a few days ago following a viral video of the girl who was allegedly recruited by an Abuja-based exploiter and battered with bruises all over her body.
The matter was reported to the Agency by the leadership of the Network Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Lảbour (NACTAL).
Speaking with the media on the matter, the Director General promised to ensure justice for the victims and also diligent prosecution of the suspect involved in the matter.
She thanked members of NACTAL under the leadership of Mr. Abdulganiyu Abubakar for their support and collaboration with the Agency and urged other stakeholders to emulate the Civil Society Organization.
The Director General disclosed that the relevant department of NAPTIP would commence a comprehensive rehabilitation care for the girl with emphasis on her health status, which has been seriously affected by the level of abuse and exploitation she faced.
Also speaking at the reception, the NACTAL National President commended NAPTIP for the prompt response and care for the victim and promised sustained support to the Agency.
