Story by Iyiola Ayomide
Youths Now Cohabiting And Producing Babies For Sale in Anambra” — NAPTIP Says
The Anambra State Commander of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Ibadin Judith-Chukwu, has said human trafficking is assuming an increasingly alarming dimension in the state
Judith-Chukwu raised the alarm during an interview with journalists in her office in Awka, on Saturday, June 28, 2025. She said young people are now cohabiting by mutual consent solely to produce babies for sale.
According to her, the agency has performed fairly well by establishing state task forces to curb human trafficking in the rural areas, where it is most prevalent
We have seen situations where a girl gets pregnant, and then someone suddenly presents a marriage proposal. After she gives birth, often without her knowledge or consent, the man takes the baby and sells it,” she said.
Judith-Chukwu, who lamented that the sale of babies is more prevalent in rural communities, emphasised the need for widespread public enlightenment, particularly among residents of remote areas.
I can say that NAPTIP has performed fairly well by establishing state task forces. These task forces are addressing crimes specific to each state, especially those related to human trafficking.