Niger Delta
Delta A-G Attributes Human Trafficking, Other Crimes To Collapse In Morals
The high incidence of human trafficking and other forms of crimes against humanity in the society have been attributed to the collapse of high morals and respect for the dignity and sanctity of human life.
Trafficking and Illegal Migration, Mr. Peter Mrakpor, made the assertion during a symposium organised by the Ministry of Justice for corps members on human trafficking and Illegal migration.
The symposium is also on the need for stakeholders to join hands with the taskforce and other relevant government agencies to create adequate awareness among youths and serving corps members in Delta State.
Mr Mrakpor who is the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, decried the lure by youths to embark on journey through the Sahara Desert and the Mediterranean Sea for “greener pasture” abroad, disclosed that over 10,000 girls from Delta State alone were trapped in Mali and other African countries engaging in forced labour and sex slaves.
While calling on the corps members and well-meaning Nigerians, NGOs, faith based organizations, traditional rulers and community leaders to join hands in fighting against human trafficking, Mr Mrakpor said that the Nigerian economic landscape provided several opportunities and potentials.
”You don’t have to travel out of the country to be successful, it is a mindset. We have a growing economy that provides lots of opportunities” the justice commissioner said.
He maintained that human trafficking was a serious crime against humanity and must be tackled head-on and counseled the corps members to join in the crusade against the scourge.
Mr Mrakpor expresses disappointment with some parents for their complexity in encouraging the illicit trade and illegal migration by selling off their landed properties to support their wards to travel out illegally.
Albert Ograka, Asaba
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