Author: Tina Abeku, Abuja

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has issued a stern warning against tampering with evidence or intimidating witnesses in cases of Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV). Professor Fatima Waziri-Azi, the Director General of NAPTIP, emphasized this during a Community Advocacy Dialogue on SGBV in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Addressing issues in Abaji Area Council, the DG expressed concern over allegations of suppressing SGBV cases and emphasized the repercussions of such actions. She highlighted the importance of reporting offenses and stressed the legal consequences of intimidating witnesses or attempting to manipulate the judicial process.…