Sell Akara, Not Babies or Human Parts: Poverty Must Never Excuse Crime

I am deeply troubled by reports of child trafficking, baby factories and the alleged trade in human body parts. Joblessness, hunger and underemployment can push people into desperation, but they cannot justify selling children, exploiting pregnant women or mutilating people for money. Recent cases reported in Oyo and Kano states show how alarming this problem has become. In Oyo, police arrested a woman accused of child theft and trafficking, including the alleged sale of her newborn twins. In Kano, police are investigating a report involving a young man who allegedly amputated his own finger after being promised money for a human body part. Nigeria's laws prohibit child trafficking and the buying, selling or removal of human organs. However, punishment must be strong enough to deter offenders, while government also tackles the economic conditions that make crime appear attractive to vulnerable people. Legitimate work, including small businesses such as selling akara, is far better than any criminal venture. Government should create an environment where honest work can thrive, while law-enforcement agencies dismantle networks involved in trafficking and organ-related crimes. No family should become a victim of these acts.

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