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Nigeria’s ‘most wanted’ prostitution ringleader Madam Joy extradited to Italy

Joy Jeff, a ‘most wanted’ Nigerian woman who runs a prostitution ring and was sentenced to 13 years’ imprisonment, has been extradited to Italy.

Ms Jeff was flown back to Italy – where she committed the crime, after fleeing Rome to Abuja.

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The Italian police confirmed on Wednesday that the culprit had been declared wanted since 2010, shortly after she was sentenced.

In a statement, the police described Ms Jeff as a “prominent figure” in the Nigerian mafia.

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“She was arrested in Nigeria on June 4, 2022, on an international warrant issued by Italy,” the statement added.

A video clip released by the Italian police showed Ms Jeff being flown from the Nigerian capital Abuja to Ciampino airport in Rome, where she was taken away in a wheelchair by police, according to Reuters.

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The extradition was facilitated by a treaty signed by Nigeria and Italy in 2020.

Italian investigators in the eastern city of Ancona said Ms Jeff played a leading role in trafficking women to Italy, Spain and the Netherlands.

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They added that women, mostly young ladies, were forced into prostitution by violence and threats.

“Africa today is a strategic location when looking for fugitives and fighting organised crime,” said Vittorio Rizzi, an Italian police chief responsible for international coordination.

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Mr Rizzi said Ms Jeff had been convicted in absentia.

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