The Plateau State Government has rescued 16 children trafficked from Bassa Local Government Area to Anambra State
Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Caroline Dafur, made the revelation in Jos on Saturday, noting that the children, aged between four and nine, were intercepted by security personnel while being taken to a motor park for onward travel.
Speaking at the J.D. Gomwalk Secretariat where the children were reunited with their families and community leaders, Dafur said the suspects behind the act have been arrested and will face prosecution after investigation.
She described the rescue as “a significant step in the fight against child trafficking,” stressing that Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s administration remains committed to protecting the rights of vulnerable groups.
“This rescue represents triumph over trauma, resilience, and hope restored in a world where the innocence of childhood should be protected,” she said, urging residents to be vigilant and to promptly report suspicious activities.
“If you see something, say something. Together, we can put an end to child trafficking in Plateau State.”
Wife of the Bassa LGA Chairman, Mrs. Miriam Riti, who received the children on behalf of her husband, assured that steps had been taken to ensure their welfare, including medical checks, school enrollment, and community monitoring
