The Plateau State task force on child trafficking has intercepted traffickers heading to Lagos with underage children from Langtang South Local Government Area.
Confirming the incident, Plateau State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hon. Caroline Panglang Dafur, stated that the victims were rescued at Lagos Park in Jos. One suspect was arrested at the scene, while others managed to escape.
Dafur explained that “Underage Tarok children from Langtang South LGA were intercepted at a Lagos park in Jos, destined to be ‘way billed’ to Lagos to work for an unknown madam.”
According to Dafur, a trafficker linked to the incident, Mrs. Manwor Ayuba, has been tracked down and arrested by the state joint task force on trafficking following the children’s interception. Child labor and exploitation are illegal in Plateau.
Meanwhile, the Executive Chairman of Langtang North LGA, Hon. Pirfa Tyem, expressed concern over the rising cases of child trafficking in the area.
Dafur urged residents to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity related to trafficking to security forces to help eliminate this issue in the state.
(Independent)
