Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 2 Lagos, AIG Ahmed Iliyasu assures NAPTIP Lagos Command of the Zone’s unflinching and seamless cooperation in the bid to protect Nigerians from falling prey to human trafficking activities.

The AIG stated this today when the Commander NAPTIP Lagos, Daniel Atokolo and a team, of NAPTIP officers paid him a courtesy visit.

Iliyasu who received the NAPTIP team in the company of ACP Bose Akinyemi, ACP Lucy Adido, and DCP Adegoke Fayode; pointed out that synergy and cooperation amongst law enforcement agencies are elements of Community Policing, a tool he described as “… a key instrument through which we can solve various security problems threatening our national security”.

He warned that the continued proliferation of human trafficking which preys on the productive population between the ages of 18 and 25, if not checked; will have a long term negative effect on the economy of the nation.

Atokolo thanked AIG Ahmed Iliyasu for his support and contribution towards the annual walk against human trafficking organized by NAPTIP Lagos Command in collaboration with Live Abundantly Empowerment Initiative held 30th July, 2020 in commemoration of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.

Atokolo who had called for a stronger working relationship between the Command and NPF ZONE 2, conveyed his immense joy for the AIGs promise of unflinching support.

He also pointed out that the AIG’s wealth of experience, brought to bear in collaboration with NAPTIP; will impede the activities of human traffickers in the South-West zone especially Lagos which is a major attraction for people seeking greener pastures.

The NAPTIP Commander appreciated the AIG’s commitment and dedication to duty, calling to the fore the role played by AIG Iliyasu in the celeberated arrest of the 8 suspects syndicate of child trafficking and rescue of 9 kidnapped Kano children from Onitsha, in Anambra state.

He stated that he looked forward to a robust and successful partnership.