The Benue State Government has successfully rescued three children who were trafficked to Benin, Edo State, from Ukum and Katsina-Ala local government areas.
This rescue was announced on Thursday by Jonathan Modi, the chairman of Ukum Local Government Area.
According to Modi, the children were subjected to harsh conditions, including severe hardship and forced labor.
The rescue operation was initiated after Modi's security secretary, Aku T. Enoch, brought the situation to his attention.
Enoch then coordinated with security operatives to ensure the safe recovery of the children.
He said through their combined efforts, the traffickers were apprehended by security agencies.
The trafficked children were identified as Favour Shidoo Mngerior Fan Adure, Mecivir Kume Jessica (from Mbayingo Shitile Katsina-Ala local Government) and Joy Dooyum Fan Adure.
Modi, who was represented by his deputy, Ivasekwan, received the rescued children in Makurdi.
While addressing parents, Ivasekwan admonished them to be vigilant when entrusting their children to others, emphasising the growing issue of individuals trafficking children for financial gain.
The parents of the victims expressed their deep gratitude to Jonathan Modi for his swift and decisive action, pledging to follow his advice to safeguard their children in the future.
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