Police, NAPTIP Forge Stronger Alliance to Crush Human Trafficking Networks Nationwide
By Onwe Wisdom, Pan Afric Reporters
Nigeria’s fight against human trafficking and organized crime received a major boost as the Inspector-General of Police pledged full operational and intelligence support to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), signaling a tougher, coordinated crackdown on criminal syndicates.
The renewed commitment followed a high-level meeting at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, where the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, hosted the Director-General of National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, Binta Adamu Bello, alongside her delegation.
According to a statement issued by the Nigeria Police Force and signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Okon Placid, the engagement focused on strengthening inter-agency collaboration to combat trafficking and other transnational crimes.
During the meeting, the NAPTIP Director-General commended the police for their continued support and called for deeper collaboration, particularly in technical operations and intelligence sharing.
Responding, the IGP assured that the Nigeria Police Force would deploy its full capabilities to support NAPTIP’s mandate.
“The Force will deploy its full operational and intelligence capabilities to strengthen NAPTIP’s mandate and dismantle organized crime networks,” Disu stated.
He emphasized a shift toward intelligence-driven strategies, including joint operations, deployment of liaison officers, and real-time intelligence sharing.
“We are adopting intelligence-led approaches that will ensure these criminal networks have no room to operate,” he added.
The police chief also pledged the support of specialized units, including the Intelligence Response Team and the National Cybercrime Centre, to enhance investigations and enforcement.
In addition, he highlighted plans for capacity-building initiatives and specialized training for NAPTIP personnel within police institutions.
“Targeted training and institutional support will further strengthen the agency’s ability to deliver on its expanding mandate,” he noted.
The meeting concluded with an agreement to institutionalize regular strategic briefings to track progress and sustain momentum in the joint fight against human trafficking.
Officials described the strengthened partnership as a clear demonstration of the government’s zero-tolerance stance on trafficking and organized crime, reinforcing efforts to ensure that perpetrators find no safe haven within Nigeria.
