By Lizzy Carr
The Acting Commander of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Bauchi State Office, Aliyu Abba Kalli, has raised concern over a disturbing new trend in human trafficking involving organ harvesting.
He made the disclosure during the retirement ceremony of the former State Commander, Mansur Ahmed, organized by the Network Against Child Trafficking Abuse and Labour (NACTAL), Bauchi State Chapter held in Bauchi.
Aliyu Abba revealed that traffickers now target young girls not only for prostitution but also for rituals and organ harvesting.
“Trafficking young girls for prostitution abroad is no longer in vogue. These traffickers now use their victims for rituals and to harvest their organs like the pancreas, kidney, and liver,” he said.
According to him, human trafficking has become a global menace, ranking as the third largest organized crime in the world with an estimated profit of over 450 billion dollars, as reported by the United Nations in 2024.
He further expressed concern over the increase in online trafficking, forced begging, street hawking, and the exploitation of the Almajiri system, stressing that these crimes are often perpetrated among middle- and lower-income families who aspire to live flamboyant lifestyles.
The Acting Commander urged parents and caregivers to closely monitor the activities of their children to prevent them from falling prey to traffickers.
While commending NACTAL for organizing the event and honoring the outgoing commander, Aliyu Abba praised Mansur Ahmed for his leadership and dedication to the fight against human trafficking in Bauchi State.
In her remarks, Zonal Coordinator of NACTAL, Serah David, described the outgoing commander as a disciplined and dedicated civil servant who served humanity with commitment. She advocated for the establishment of a State Taskforce on Human Trafficking to enhance coordination, funding, and access to resources.
Also speaking, the Bauchi State Coordinator of NACTAL, Grace Maikudi, highlighted the cordial relationship between NAPTIP and NACTAL in the State and urged the new leadership to sustain the collaboration.
NACTAL is a coalition of civil society organizations working to combat child trafficking, abuse and labour in the country and works closely with NAPTIP.
The group recognized the outgoing commander Mansur Ahmed with an award.
