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Abuja Court Jails Woman 5 Years for Human Trafficking

- A court sentenced Benedicta Usen to five years for human trafficking.
- She deceived and transported a young woman to Italy for prostitution.
- The judge called her a dishonest trafficker and ordered her imprisonment.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced a woman, Benedicta Usen, also known as Mrs. Carol Omomoh, to five years in prison for trafficking a young lady to Italy for prostitution.
Justice Inyang Ekwo delivered the judgment on Monday, ruling that the prosecution had successfully proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Omomoh was convicted on all eight counts against her, with no option of a fine.
The judge sentenced her to two years and six months for counts one, three, five, and seven, and five years for counts two, four, six, and eight.
However, the sentences will run concurrently, meaning she will serve a total of five years from February 3.
Justice Ekwo condemned Omomoh’s actions, describing her as a “barefaced liar” and a “crooked and dishonest human being.”
He criticized her for denying her voluntary statement to the police, calling her an example of individuals who exploit vulnerable women.
“The evidence exposes her as being in the business of procuring young women like Miss Cynthia Omoieke for prostitution abroad. People like the defendant must be taken out of society for good,” the judge ruled.
The case, filed by the Inspector-General of Police, alleged that Omomoh and a co-conspirator, Oyomiya Lamidi (who remains at large), recruited and transported Miss Cynthia Loveth Ese Omoieke from Nigeria to Italy through the UK in 2011 under false pretenses.
The charge stated that the defendant deceived Omoieke and took advantage of her vulnerable state to facilitate her travel for forced prostitution.
The crime falls under the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration (TPPEA) Act, 2015.
Omomoh pleaded not guilty to all charges, but the prosecution presented two witnesses who provided evidence proving her involvement.
Justice Ekwo emphasized the seriousness of human trafficking and its impact on victims, reaffirming the court’s commitment to delivering justice for those exploited.
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With this conviction, authorities continue their search for Lamidi, who remains on the run.
The case highlights ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking in Nigeria, reinforcing strict penalties against offenders.
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