Reps To Probe Alarming Human Trafficking Rise

The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the alarming increase in human trafficking in the country, urging the federal government to
intensify nationwide efforts to prevent and combat human trafficking.
The House said this should be done through enforcement of existing laws, intelligence-led investigations and effective prosecution of traffickers and their collaborators.
 
It also asked the federal government to strengthen victim identification, rescue, rehabilitation, psychosocial support, legal assistance and reintegration programmes, with particular attention to women, children and other vulnerable persons.
 
The Green Chamber equally urged the federal govern...