Trafficking in persons, 7 years in prison for offenders - Senate passed the bill

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday passed a bill prohibiting trafficking in persons which stipulated stiffer penalties for offenders.

The clause by clause consideration of the report of the Senate Joint Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters; and Women Affairs and Youth Development on the bill, "The Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Bill" seeks to repeal and amend the "Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Law Enforcement and Administration Act of 2003."