NAPTIP Responds to Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse in Nigerian Daycare Centres
LAGOS, NIGERIA (NPA): The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has issued a public statement reaffirming its statutory responsibility to investigate cases of sexual abuse and human trafficking.
The announcement follows widespread online debate in Nigeria over allegations of child sexual abuse in daycare facilities, including accusations, counter-accusations, and subsequent recantations.
In its statement released Tuesday, NAPTIP said: โWe are closely monitoring recent public discussions and concerns regarding alleged incidents of child sexual abuse and misconduct in daycare settings across Nigeria. The Agency remains committed to thoroughly investigating credible reports.โ
The agency urged members of the public to provide verifiable information, stating: โWe kindly request anyone with factual evidence, direct knowledge, or personal experience related to these matters to contact us confidentially via direct message or email at info@naptip.gov.ng.โ
Earlier, Newpost Africa reported that Nigerian police had arrested a TikTok user, Mirabel, after she raised allegations of rape, which she later recanted and publicly apologised for, admitting the claims were false. READ HERE
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