Woman sentenced to five years for human trafficking in Borno

A High Court sitting in Maiduguri, Borno State, has sentenced a 33-year-old woman, Salamatu Saidu, to five years in prison for human trafficking related offences.

The judge, Justice Bukar M. Umar, convicted Saidu of “fraudulent entry of persons,” involving two victims aged 21 and 33. The offence is contrary to Section 26(2) of the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration Act, 2015.

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) disclosed details of the case in a statement on its verified Facebook page.

According to the agency, Saidu was arraigned on April 20, 2026, and convicted the same day after the court established her involvement in facilitating the illegal movement of persons through deceptive means.

NAPTIP explained that the offence entails knowingly organising, facilitating, or assisting the unlawful movement of individuals into or out of Nigeria through deception, false representation, or other illegal means.

Following the conviction, the court sentenced Saidu to five years’ imprisonment.

Reacting, NAPTIP reaffirmed its commitment to combating human trafficking and urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities.