The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has secured the conviction of two human traffickers, each sentenced to seven years in prison for their roles in trafficking-related offences.

The judgment was delivered after the suspects were found guilty of engaging in activities linked to human trafficking, a crime Nigerian authorities say continues to pose a serious threat to vulnerable groups, especially women and children.

According to court proceedings, the convicts were prosecuted on charges bordering on exploitation and unlawful movement of persons for exploitative purposes.

The court held that the prosecution successfully proved its case beyond reasonable doubt, leading to the seven-year jail term handed to each of the offenders.

NAPTIP officials described the ruling as a significant step in the ongoing fight against human trafficking in Nigeria, noting that it reinforces the agency’s commitment to ensuring offenders face the full weight of the law.

The agency also reiterated its warning to traffickers operating within and outside the country, stressing that intensified surveillance, intelligence gathering and inter-agency collaboration are making it increasingly difficult for traffickers to operate unnoticed.

Authorities further encouraged members of the public to report suspicious movements or recruitment activities linked to trafficking networks, especially in rural and border communities.

The conviction is part of broader efforts by Nigerian law enforcement agencies to dismantle trafficking syndicates and protect victims from exploitation.