The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command’s patrol and guard unit intercepted 59 male children believed to be victims of human trafficking....CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE➤
The children, aged between 4 and 12, were found without proper documentation or parental consent for their movement, as disclosed by the FCT Police Commissioner Olatunji Disu at a press briefing on Wednesday, January 8. Abuja police find 59 children from multiple families on bus
He said, “On 6th January 2025, at about 1530 hours, a team led by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sarki Umar intercepted a white Peugeot 15 bus with Reg. No. KMC 283 ZJ along the Abuja-Kano route.”
Disu, who confirmed the interception, described the case as one of suspected child abuse and trafficking.
Preliminary investigations indicated that the children, who hailed from various families, were being transported by a man identified as Idris Usman, a resident of Nasarawa State.
Disu revealed that Usman allegedly travelled to Kano State to collect the children, claiming he intended to take them to Nasarawa State for training.
Investigation underway as suspects, vehicle remain in custody
The statement read in part, “The vehicle was driven by Ali Ibrahim, a male resident of Kano State, accompanied by his motor boy, Al Hassan Ibrahim, also of Kano State.
“The bus was found to be transporting 59 male children aged between 4 and 12 years. Preliminary investigations revealed that the children, who came from different families, were being transported by one Idris Usman, a male resident of Nasarawa State.
“He allegedly travelled to Kano State to convene the children en route to Nasarawa State under the pretext of training them.”
“At present, the suspects, the vehicle, and all the children are in custody while a thorough investigation is underway. The Police Command is working closely with the FCT Social Development Secretariat (SDS), to ensure that the children are safely reunited with their families and to bring all those involved in this act to justice,” Disu stated.
Statistics show human trafficking is still a major issue in Nigeria
Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that following the trafficking of over ten young girls to Ghana, the federal government barred underage girls from lodging in hotels.
According to the report, human trafficking remains a menace in Nigerian society. ...CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE➤
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