Posted by Chinenye on Tue 12th May, 2026 - tori.ng
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has confirmed that the Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of Titilayo Folorunso for human trafficking, procurement for prostitution, and facilitating foreign travel for sexual exploitation.
((NAPTIP) photo by NAPTIP)
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has announced that the Supreme Court has upheld the conviction and sentencing of a human trafficking offender found guilty of trafficking, procurement for prostitution, and organizing foreign travel for the purposes of promoting prostitution.
The agency disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, noting that the apex court delivered a unanimous judgment on May 8, 2026, affirming the earlier rulings of both the trial court and the Court of Appeal. The convict was identified as Titilayo Folorunso.
According to NAPTIP, investigations revealed that the victim was lured with the promise of a teaching job in Malta, but was instead trafficked through Niger Republic to Libya, where she was subjected to prostitution, abuse, forced abortions, and severe exploitation.
The trial court had sentenced Folorunso to seven years imprisonment on each count, a decision that was subsequently upheld by both the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.
The apex court held that the appeal lacked merit, reinforcing Nigeria's commitment to fighting human trafficking and securing justice for victims.
In a separate case, NAPTIP disclosed that the Federal High Court in Lagos convicted and sentenced another offender, Bose Jimoh, on May 7, 2026, to seven years imprisonment and a N4 million fine for organizing foreign travel to promote prostitution and exporting victims for exploitation.
The conviction was secured under the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration Act 2015.