📍 Abuja, Nigeria – September 2025
IHRC Rescue Mission Unmasks Shocking Human Trafficking Plot
A teenage girl trafficked from Benue State to Imo State under the guise of employment was dramatically rescued following the swift intervention of the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC Corporation) Nigeria.
According to initial reports, the victim was deceived with promises of legitimate restaurant work but was forced into prostitution upon arrival in Imo State.
Operation by Special Monitoring Mission
The rescue was executed by the IHRC Special Monitoring Mission (SMM), led by Comrade Elijah Vitus Echendu, and sanctioned by H.E. Ambassador Dr. Duru Hezekiah, Head of Diplomatic Mission. The mission followed a tip-off from a vigilant citizen.
When the IHRC team stormed the hotspot, the traffickers fled the premises, highlighting the clandestine nature of the operation. The girl was safely removed and reunited with her family in Benue State.
IHRC Leaders Speak Out
“This is not an isolated case. Human trafficking thrives in the shadows, and we must act swiftly and decisively. Protecting women and children remains our top priority,”
– Comrade Elijah Vitus Echendu, National Coordinator.
“We cannot allow traffickers to feel untouchable. Combating this crime is a shared duty. Citizens must stay vigilant and report suspicious activities,”
– Ambassador Dr. Duru Hezekiah, Head of Diplomatic Mission.
Next Steps: Nationwide Mobilisation
IHRC has engaged law enforcement to track and dismantle the trafficking network. In addition, IHRC Nigeria will convene a Stakeholders’ Engagement Meeting in Abuja, bringing together the Police, NAPTIP, Civil Defence, National Orientation Agency and other key actors to strengthen partnerships, enhance intelligence sharing, and implement preventive measures.
A Global Alarm
Human trafficking remains one of Nigeria’s gravest challenges, with countless young girls exposed to deception, forced labour, and sexual exploitation. Rights groups emphasise the urgent need for stronger law enforcement, awareness campaigns, and victim rehabilitation.
This intervention gave one girl a chance to rebuild her life – but it also sends a clear message: IHRC will not relent until every trafficking chain is broken.
Author / Reporter:
✍️ Fidelis Onakpoma
Head of Media and Strategic Communications IHRC Nigeria
this is a very huge stride taken by the IHRC, with this the rate of human trafficking would be minimal we even pray to be eradicated in whole.
I will make sure I exposed any trafficking issue