The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) in Ekiti State has called for stronger collaboration with the state's judiciary to improve the prosecution of human trafficking cases. Mr. Samson Oladimeji, NAPTIP's commander in the state, said the partnership is critical for ensuring that offenders are properly detained and prosecuted. He disclosed that over 300 indigenes of Ekiti State have been lured to Burkina Faso under false pretences, many of whom are yet to return. Oladimeji attributed the rising cases to weak judicial follow-up and delays in court processes, which often result in suspects being released without trial. He urged judges and judicial officers to prioritise trafficking cases to serve as a deterrent to potential offenders. The agency also highlighted the need for faster case disposal and better coordination between law enforcement and the courts. Public awareness campaigns and community engagement were identified as key tools in curbing the menace. NAPTIP reiterated its commitment to working with all relevant stakeholders to protect vulnerable citizens from exploitation.
Mr. Samson Oladimeji points to judicial delays while over 300 Ekiti citizens remain unaccounted for in Burkina Faso, raising questions about the agency's preventive reach before victims disappear. The focus on prosecuting traffickers after the fact does little for families whose relatives were taken under false job offers. If NAPTIP is already losing track of victims at the border stage, no amount of court speed can reverse the damage done. The real failure lies not just in prosecution, but in the invisible journey from Ekiti to Burkina Faso that no agency saw coming.
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