2027: NAPTIP launches sensitization campaign against trafficking for political violence in Jigawa
By Muhammad Dan’inna
Dutse- he Jigawa State Command of the the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), has launched an aggressive grassroot sensitization campaign aimed at educating the youths, students, parents, community leaders and the general public on the dangers of recruitment into Trafficking for Political Violence ahead of the 2027 general elections in the state.
The NAPTIP Commander in the state, Mr Abdulkadir Turajo, made this known to newsmen in Dutse on Friday.
Turajo said the campaign is designed to strengthen public awareness, protect vulnerable persons, discourage the recruitment and exploitation of children and young people, as well as promote peaceful political participation across Jigawa state.
He explained that so far three sensitization campaigns were conducted at Government Girls Arabic Secondary School Dutse, Devine Mercy Secondary school and 744 Mopol Base Secondary School Dutse, between Oct 13 and Oct 15.
The commander added that three additional schools were projected to be sensitized next week, saying that the entire fourth quarter of 2026 will be dedicated to public enlightenment campaigns across the 27 LGAs of the state.
Turajo further reiterated that the agency’s mandate is supported by the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition), Enforcement and Administration Act, 2015, which criminalizes human trafficking and provides for the prevention, investigation and prosecution of all trafficking-related offences.
“Furthermore, Section 23 of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act, 2015 specifically criminalizes political violence and prescribes penalties for offenders, including persons who attempt to commit, incite, aid, or abet such violence.
“We therefore, call on school authorities, parents, traditional and religious leaders, youth organizations, community associations and other stakeholders to join hands with NAPTIP in identifying trafficking risks, reporting suspected cases, rejecting political thuggery, and discouraging the use of young people as instruments of violence.
“Also, as the 2027 elections approach, we urge all political actors and their supporters to embrace peaceful engagement, respect the rights and dignity of others and resolve their 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,” Turajo said.
According to him, the agency remains committed to protecting vulnerable persons, enforcing relevant laws, and collaborating with stakeholders to build safer schools and communities.
The commander added that staff and students of the visited schools were sensitized on the mandate of NAPTIP and definition of Human Trafficking, types, causes and dangers associated with trafficking in person and violence against persons, pointing out that the command strategically targeted youths in schools and communities to fight the menace of recruitment for trafficking for Political violence ahead of the 2027 elections.
“The participants were advised to shun and report any suspected case of human trafficking and violence against persons to NAPTIP state command in Dutse.
He added that Mrs Talatu Dauda, Head of Counselling and Rehabilitation led the agency’s team and Mrs Deborah Barka, Head of Public Enlightenment delivered the Sensitization Lecture, while Mr Mustapha Adamu and Mr Abba Muhammed Abdullahi Co-ordinated the sensitization sessions.
In their separate responses, the Principals and Coordinator of the affected schools, Malam Nasiru Abdullahi, Rev. Sister Ugbogo Joseph and Mrs Hauwa Udo Abdullahi, appreciated NAPTIP for the visit and the lecture and pledged to support the agency in achieving its mandate in the state.
