The National Agency Against Trafficking in Persons (NAATIP) conducted a capacity-building training for selected law enforcement officers from different law enforcement agencies at the Kerr Ali Border Post.
The training commenced with welcoming remarks delivered by Mr. Tijan Faal, Acting Head of Investigations. He encouraged participants to make the best use of the opportunity and to share the knowledge and skills gained with their colleagues upon returning to their respective duty posts.
Delivering the opening remarks on behalf of the Executive Director of NAATIP, Mr. Momodou Drammeh, Programme Officer, thanked the participants for their attendance and encouraged them to view the training as an opportunity to learn, strengthen their capacity, and share knowledge with others. He emphasized that participants should serve as NAATIP ambassadors, as combating human trafficking requires collective efforts and strong partnerships.
Mr. Drammeh further highlighted the importance of the 4P approach Prevention, Protection, Prosecution and Partnership, noting that law enforcement officers are natural and critical partners in the fight against human trafficking. As frontline officers, their role is essential in identifying, preventing, and responding to trafficking cases.
The technical sessions covered several key areas, including:
NAATIP’s mandate and role,
Elements of Trafficking in Persons and the difference between TIP and Smuggling of Migrants (SOM), Victim identification and the role of law enforcement officers in combating TIP,
National Referral Mechanism (NRM) and victim referral pathways to appropriate services.
The training also featured an interactive question-and-answer session, allowing participants from different law enforcement agencies to engage with facilitators, seek clarification, and share
practical experiences.
The training concluded with closing remarks delivered by Immigration Chief of Operations North Bank Region Pa Phatty on behalf of the Regional Commissioner. He encouraged the participants to make good use of the knowledge and skills acquired during the training and to share what they had learned with their colleagues at their respective posts. He noted that although many officers could have benefited from the training, only a selected number were given the opportunity to be trained. He commended NAATIP for the initiative and emphasized the importance of continued collaboration among law enforcement agencies in preventing and combating Trafficking in Persons.
At the end of the training, participants were awarded certificates of participation in recognition of their commitment to strengthening their knowledge and capacity in combating Trafficking in Persons and supporting the implementation of the National Referral Mechanism.
NAATIP remains committed to strengthening the capacity of frontline actors and working with partners to prevent trafficking, protect victims, prosecute perpetrators, and build effective partnerships in the fight against Trafficking in Persons.
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