A Federal High Court sitting in Kano has sentenced Zuhier R. Akar, a Lebanese national, to 14 years imprisonment for the offence of trafficking and procuring two teenagers whom he sexually exploited.
The convict was arraigned by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Traffick in Persons (NAPTIP) on two counts of human trafficking and sexual exploitation punishable under section 16 (1) of the Trafficking in persons act 2015.
The Lebanese, 67, lives at Gidan Wanka, Unity Road, Fagge local government area of Kano, and the victims he took to the same address were 14 and 15 years old according to court papers in suit FHC/KN/CR/224/2024.
Justice S.M Shu’aibu sentenced Akar to 14 years imprisonment without the option of fine as well.as payment of additional fine of two million naira for the two offences.
Counsel for NAPTIP Babale Shuaibu commended the judgement saying it would serve as deterrent to others who derive pleasure in sexual exploitation of minors.