Human trafficking in Edo State

The rate of Human Trafficking in Edo State is alarming[failed verification (See discussion.)] in this region of Nigeria.[1] Located in Nigeria's Southern region, Edo State accounts for the highest proportion of irregular migrants in Nigeria.[2] Young girls in Edo state are enticed with false promises to leave Nigeria and travel abroad for a better life, by the traffickers.[3] The traffickers in this state also use manipulation, diabolical oath and debt bondage to control their victims and force them into slavery, forced labour, sex trafficking, and organ sales.[4]

  1. ^ Braimah, Tim (2013-06-01). "Sex Trafficking in Edo State: Causes and Solutions". Social Science Research Network. Rochester, NY. SSRN 2273039.
  2. ^ ETAHT, Edo State Task Force Against Human Trafficking. "Working to eradicate human trafficking and irregular migration in Edo State" (PDF). ETAHT. Edo State Task Force Against Human Trafficking. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 March 2022. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
  3. ^ Olubukola, Irele Abigail (2020). "Human Trafficking in Edo State, Nigeria: Experiences of Some Young Girls who have Survived Trafficking". Lwati: A Journal of Contemporary Research. 17 (2): 204–224. ISSN 1813-2227.
  4. ^ Anyabuike, Teresa (28 April 2020). "In Edo State, advocates aim to engage the people in anti-trafficking fight". Global Sisters Report. Global Sisters Report. Retrieved 29 March 2022.