The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued a 16-year-old domestic worker in Gwarinpa in the Federal Capital Territory area following a tip-off from concerned neighbours.
NAPTIP, in a statement, said the victim, who hails from Imo State, had been caring for her employer’s three children, including two-month-old twins and a seven-year-old boy, while the employer worked at night.
It disclosed that witnesses said the girl, who comes from a family of 12, was scalded by her employer.
Neighbours had quickly rushed her to a hospital and immediately contacted NAPTIP, prompting a swift rescue operation.
The agency stated that it has commenced a full investigation into the incident, and all individuals involved in this heinous act will face the full weight of the law.
