2026-01-01 06:30:00
According to Punch, the Edo State Migration Agency said over 30 human-trafficking cases are at different stages of trial or investigation.
Reporting by the outlet indicates the agency is tightening collaboration with security services while supporting victims and pushing prevention messaging in high-risk communities.
The update reflects Edo’s long-running battle with irregular migration pipelines and trafficking syndicates.
Leadership also carried related reporting on Edo’s anti-trafficking messaging and enforcement posture, including remarks on drivers of trafficking.
The Sun likewise reported the same core claim that more than 30 cases were under investigation or trial in Edo.
Echotitbits take:
Convictions and asset forfeiture matter more than raw case counts. Watch for outcomes: sentencing, witness protection, survivor reintegration funding, and community-level livelihood programs that reduce recruitment pressure.
Source: The Punch — January 1, 2026 (https://punchng.com/agency-prosecutes-30-human-trafficking-cases-in-edo/)
The Punch 2026-01-01
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