Police in Kwara State have rescued 41 children comprising 22 boys and 19 girls while being trafficked to Ilorin, the state capital from Kontagora in Niger State.
It added, “On January 14, 2023, at 0400 hours along the Okolowo Expressway, a detachment of policemen on special security assignment intercepted the trio of Musa Ayuba, 44, Jeremiah Muda, 35, and Luka Ayuba, 37, all of Bangi village via Kontagora, Niger State, with 41 young boys and girls with their age ranges between five and 15 years, while waiting for a lorry that was to convey them to their destination in Ilorin.
“The suspects, while undergoing interrogation, claimed to be coming from Niger State to Ilorin to meet a certain pastor to enroll the children in a yet-to-be-determined school, the claim that looked spurious would be discreetly investigated, as it is highly suspected to be a case of child trafficking.
“The children are presently in the custody of the police command, with efforts to contact the state ministry of women’s affairs. Investigation and contact with the children’s parents and guardians are ongoing.” Okasanmi added that the suspects arrested in this case would be charged to court after a thorough investigation on the case.
He said that the state Commissioner of Police, Paul Odama, advised parents and guidance to avoid releasing their children to unknown or deceitful child traffickers, adding that children might be used as home helps and for other despicable endeavours which contradicted the child rights laws.All rights reserved.
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