In Nigeria, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has urged the public to furnish reliable information about suspected cases of child sexual abuse and misbehavior in daycare facilities. In a public statement released on Tuesday through its official X account, the agency stated that it was dedicated to examining issues raised in recent public debates and viral articles in great detail.
We are dedicated to carefully looking into reliable complaints in light of recent public conversations and concerns expressed about reported cases of child sexual abuse and misconduct in Nigerian daycare settings, the agency said.
NAPTIP encouraged anyone with direct knowledge, factual information, or supporting documentation of the claimed incidents—including those who were directly affected—to contact the organization in confidence.
"We respectfully ask anyone who has direct knowledge, factual information, or evidence regarding the issues mentioned in the viral posts or who has firsthand experience with them to get in touch with us in confidence by direct message or email at
The remark was made in reaction to recent, widely shared public debates and trending social media posts that highlighted purported events in childcare settings.
Although the statement lacked specifics about the viral content, NAPTIP's response highlights its overarching goal of shielding minors from sexual abuse and other forms of exploitation.