The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) in Jigawa has launched a sensitisation campaign to prevent the recruitment of young people into human trafficking for political violence ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The state commander, Abdulkadir Turajo, said the campaign would educate youths, students and the public on the dangers of trafficking and political violence, while promoting peaceful political participation.
He said the exercise would run throughout the final quarter of 2026 across the state’s 27 local government areas.
According to Turajo, sensitisation activities were held at Government Girls Arabic Secondary School, Divine Mercy Secondary School and 744 Mopol Base Secondary School, all in Dutse, between Oct. 13 and Oct. 15.
He added that three more schools were scheduled to benefit from the campaign the following week.
Turajo said the campaign was backed by the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition), Enforcement and Administration Act, 2015, which criminalises human trafficking, as well as Section 23 of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act, 2015, which criminalises political violence.
He urged school authorities, parents, traditional and religious leaders, youth organisations and community associations to help identify trafficking risks and protect vulnerable people.
The commander also called on political actors and their supporters to respect the rights of others and resolve political differences through lawful and democratic means.
“Our message is clear, protect our children, reject human trafficking, say no to political violence and work together for a peaceful Jigawa state,” he said.
Turajo reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to protecting vulnerable persons, enforcing relevant laws and working with stakeholders to build safer schools and communities.
