Supreme Court upholds jail terms for two convicted human traffickers
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) announced that the Supreme Court has affirmed the conviction and sentencing of two individuals involved in human trafficking. Titilayo Folorunso was found guilty of trafficking, procurement for prostitution, and organising foreign travel that promotes prostitution. The agency revealed that the victim was deceived with promises of a teaching job but was trafficked and exploited. Bose Jimoh was also convicted and sentenced for similar offences.
What we know
- The Supreme Court, in a unanimous judgment delivered on May 8, 2026, upheld the conviction and seven-year sentences for Titilayo Folorunso.
- Investigations showed the victim was trafficked through Niger Republic to Libya and subjected to prostitution, abuse, forced abortions, and severe exploitation.
- The trial court sentenced Folorunso to seven years imprisonment on each count, a decision upheld by both the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.
- In another case, the Federal High Court in Lagos on May 7, 2026, convicted and sentenced Bose Jimoh to seven years imprisonment and a N4 million fine.
- NAPTIP stated that these offences are punishable under the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration Act 2015.
