- NAPTIP has rescued a 16-year-old girl in Gwarimpa, Abuja, after her employer allegedly poured hot water on her.
- The victim, from Imo State, had been caring for three children, including newborn twins.
- Alert neighbours rushed her to a hospital and contacted NAPTIP.
Operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have rescued a 16-year-old domestic worker who was allegedly abused by her employer in Gwarimpa, Abuja.
In a statement on Friday, September 26, 2025, NAPTIP said the victim’s employer poured hot water on her, adding, “all the individuals involved in the heinous act will be prosecuted.”
The agency revealed the girl, from Imo State, had been caring for her employer’s three children, including two-month-old twins and a seven-year-old, while the employer worked at night.
“Reports indicate that the girl was scalded with hot water by her employer. Alert neighbours quickly rushed her to a hospital and immediately contacted NAPTIP, prompting a swift rescue operation,” the statement added.
NAPTIP confirmed a full investigation is underway, stressing that “all individuals involved in this heinous act will face the full weight of the law,” while urging the public to report cases of trafficking or abuse.
In other news…. A Nigerian TikTok user has shared a troubling video from an unnamed Arab country, claiming her employer confiscated her passport and refuses to let her leave.
In the clip, the young woman who said she relocated for a housekeeping job explained that she feels trapped because local restrictions make escape nearly impossible. She broke down in tears despite vowing to stay composed, revealing that even after offering to pay for her flight home, her boss demanded she complete a two-year contract before the passport would be returned.
The migrant worker urged Nigerians to reconsider travelling abroad for quick cash, warning that the job is far more exhausting and dangerous than it appears. “Don’t lose your soul chasing money,” she cautioned, repeatedly saying she felt “tired” and “weak,” yet unable to flee.
Her account highlighted long-standing concerns about migrant labour exploitation, such as withheld travel documents and limited freedom of movement.
The video quickly spread across social media, drawing widespread outrage. Many commenters likened her ordeal to modern-day slavery and called for stronger protections for overseas workers.
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