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Borno Court Jails Woman for Procuring Teenager for Sexual Exploitation

The Maiduguri court convicted Fatima Sanda under Nigeria’s anti-trafficking law and ordered compensation for the child, whose identity remains protected.

FG Launches 2025–2030 Strategy to End Child Marriage

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The Federal Government’s new costed strategy sets a 2030 timetable, but its success will depend on state funding, implementation and measurable protection for girls.

Lagos court sentences former teacher to life imprisonment over abuse of eight-year-old pupil

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Justice Rahman Oshodi sentenced former teacher Nwatu Isaac to life imprisonment after the Lagos State High Court found him guilty of sexually abusing an eight-year-old pupil.

Cross River Police Arrest School Guard Over Alleged Sexual Assault of Five-Year-Old

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Police in Cross River State say a school security guard has been arrested over a sexual-assault allegation involving a five-year-old child, with the case set for further investigation.

Abia police arrest four over alleged theft of four-day-old baby

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Police say a four-day-old baby and the child’s mother were rescued after four suspects were arrested. The allegations remain under investigation.

Anambra police arrest woman after seven-year-old rescued over alleged abuse

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Police say a seven-year-old was rescued after alleged abuse in Awada-Obosi. Her mother has been arrested, but no guilt, charge or court finding has been established.

Anambra police rescue 16-year-old after alleged Enugu abduction

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Police say the teenager was rescued near a checkpoint in Onitsha after an alleged abduction in Enugu. No arrest has been announced, and the minor’s identity is being protected.

Oyo police say 17 children rescued in alleged interstate child-trafficking network

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Oyo Police say 17 children were rescued and seven suspects arrested in an alleged interstate trafficking investigation, while six reported child deaths remain police-derived and independently unverified.

Bauchi Police arrest man over alleged assault, robbery involving seven-year-old

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Police say a 20-year-old suspect was arrested in Darazo LGA and two phones recovered, while allegations involving a seven-year-old child remain under investigation.

Oyo Police rescue 17 children in alleged interstate trafficking case

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Police say 17 children were rescued and seven suspects arrested in an alleged interstate trafficking investigation, while six children were reported dead in captivity.