This article is designed to investigate the consequences and solutions of the trafficking of IDPs in the post-Boko Haram period in the North-eastern Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study are: to determine the extent of human trafficking among IDPs in the North-eastern Nigeria; to find out if Boko Haram insurgency has increased human trafficking; to examine the consequences of human trafficking among Boko Haram driven IDPs in the study area; and to provide the possible solutions to human trafficking of IDPs. The article found out that the extent of human trafficking among IDPs is high in the study area and Boko Haram insurgency has contributed to that. The consequences of human trafficking among Boko Haram driven IDPs includes: the involvement of some IDPs into Boko Haram through human trafficking; sex slavery due to human trafficking; human trafficking reduces the chances of their liberation from IDPs status; dehumanisation and engagement of the IDPs into baby factory; assault and even murder, bonded slavery; and other psychological consequences like insomnia, lack of trust to strangers and post-traumatic stress disorder, etc. As the possible solutions to human trafficking of IDPs in the North-eastern Nigeria, therefore; Boko Haram insurgency should be fought to prevent trafficking of IDPs, there should be special intervention for the IDPs as safety net; there should be synergy between law enforcement agencies in fighting human trafficking; community participation, community policing and contribution of neighbouring states
Boko Haram; Human trafficking; IDPs; North-eastern Nigeria
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