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June 1, 2019
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficin Persons, NAPTIP has sought the cooperation of the Armed Forces in the fightagainst human trafficking in the country.
The Acting Director Defence Information, ColonelOnyema Nwachukwu, said in a statement that the Director-General of the agency,Julie Okah-Donli made the appeal during a visit to the Chief of Defence StaffGeneral Abayomi Olanisakin.
Okah–Donli said collaboration between the ArmedForces and NAPTIP would combat human trafficking and unlawful exploitation ofchildren, especially in insurgency-hit communities in the North East.
She described the military as a strong ally in theeffort to rid the country of child trafficking.
The Director-General also sought the military’scooperation in the protection of victims of human trafficking.
Responding, the Chief of Defence Staff, Generalgabriel Olonisakin commended the agency for the achievements recorded in theareas of awareness, rescue of trafficked victims and prosecution of offenders.