Traffickers now lure victims at gyms, with fake jobs — NAPTIP

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has issued a warning to Nigerians regarding new tactics used by human traffickers to recruit victims. According to Punch, traffickers are increasingly exploiting social relationships, gyms, recreational centers, and fake online job advertisements to lure unsuspecting individuals, particularly women, into trafficking networks.

NAPTIP spokesman Adekoye Vincent stated during a joint security briefing in Abuja that traffickers often build trust by establishing familiarity with potential victims. Punch reports that these individuals may disguise themselves as service providers who offer help with shopping, domestic needs, or other everyday activities to gain access to victims and obtain their telephone numbers.

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