The presiding judge, Justice Alero Edodo-Eruaga, ordered the remand after the accused persons were arraigned for various offences contrary to the provisions of the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration Act, 2015. The prosecution alleged that the first accused person, Ugbo, prepared to further an act of trafficking in persons, facilitated foreign travel, which promoted prostitution, and participated as an accomplice in the commission of an offence, contrary to Section 13 (4a) and (4c) of the Act. The second accused, Rhoda aka Mama Bobo, was charged with conspiracy, contrary to and punishable under Section 27 of the Act. The accused persons, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges. Ugbo was said to have been arrested while attempting to collect a registration fee of N50,000 from a prospective victim, who he promised to take to Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. Two other victims were said to have been rescued at his residence while planning to traffic them out the country. The State Commander of NAPTIP, Mr. Nduka Nwanwenne, who confirmed the arrest, said that on arrival and commencement of work, the victim had been expected to pay the sum of $22,000 to her madam and another $1,000 to the first accused person. “The first accused person, Monday Ugbo, also told another victim who was rescued, that she was going to pay the sum of €26,000, apart from taking an oath with her body parts to ensure that she would not run away from her madam,” Nwanwenne said in a statement. “The victim, who actually administered the oath, had a bird placed on her chest during the oath-taking ceremony,”‎ he added. In her reaction, the Director-General of NAPTIP, Julie Okah-Donli, ‎described the court order as a welcome development. Okah-Donli also reiterated the commitment of the agency to eradicate human trafficking in the country.]]>

Follow Our WhatsApp Channel _______________________________________________________________________

“Order Justice Omolaye-Ajileye’s Electronic Evidence Books Now” — Essential Guides On Evidence Act, Case Law And Digital Proof

Two leading books on electronic evidence by Hon. Justice Professor Alaba Omolaye-Ajileye, Rtd., PhD, FICMC, are now available for purchase. The publications, Electronic Evidence (Second Edition), With The Evidence Act, 2011 and Compendium Of Cases On Electronic Evidence, Volume II, 2020–2025, provide practical guidance, legal analysis and recent judicial authorities on electronic evidence in Nigeria.Order directly from the author here: https://velvety-cendol-7387ed.netlify.app/ _______________________________________________________________________

[A MUST HAVE] Evidence Act Demystified With Recent And Contemporary Cases And Materials

“Evidence Act: Complete Annotation” by renowned legal experts Sanni & Etti.

Available now for NGN 40,000 at ASC Publications, 10, Boyle Street, Onikan, Lagos. Beside High Court, TBS. Email publications@ayindesanni.com or WhatsApp +2347056667384. Purchase Link: https://paystack.com/buy/evidence-act-complete-annotation

______________________________________________________________________ “Enhance Legal Practice With Authoritative Reports” — Alexander Payne Offers Comprehensive Law Reports, Spanning Over A Century Of Nigerian Jurisprudence

Interested buyers are encouraged to place their orders and enquiries via: 0704 444 4777, 0704 444 4999, 0818 199 9888 Website: www.alexandernigeria.com

______________________________________________________________________ Groundbreaking Guide For Lawyers: Adigwe Publishes ‘Artificial Intelligence For Lawyers’ With Free Research eBook The book also examines Nigeria's legal ecosystem, focusing on the LPELR and NBA AI Guidelines. As a bonus, every purchase comes with a FREE eBook titled: How to Use the AI Features in LegalPedia and LawPavilion. Ohio Books Ltd praises the publication, stating: "....this is the only Nigerian book I know of on the topic." How to Order: 📞 Call, Text, or WhatsApp: 08034917063 | 07055285878 📧 Email: benadigwe1@gmail.com 🌎 Website: www.benadigwe.com Ebook Version: Access it directly online at https://selar.com/prv626 Authored by Ben Ijeoma Adigwe Esq., ACIarb (UK), LL.M, Dip. in Artificial Intelligence, Director at the Delta State Ministry of Justice, Asaba, Nigeria. ______________________________________________________________________