THE Governor of Kebbi State Nasir Idris has received the 19 rescued underage children who were trafficked from Kebbi State to Cross River State.
The children, whose ages range from four to 10 years were rescued through the joint efforts of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Kebbi State Government, Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), Department of State Service (DSS), and other security agencies.
The governor who received the children started his speech angrily blaming the parents of these children for neglect.
Governor Idris expressed gratitude for the collaborative effort that led to the children’s safe return.
According to him, the children were trafficked under the guise of education but were later subjected to forced labor, physical and sexual abuse, and psychological trauma.
He reiterated his government’s commitment to protecting vulnerable children and ensuring their safety.
The Governor also assured the rescued children that they would receive the necessary care and support to recover from their traumatic experiences.
Speaking the Commandant NAPTIP Kebbi State Misbahu Kura said the arrest of One Trafficking Fugitive in Gusau with 5 children led to the rescue of the 19 children.
As this rescue effort became successful Kebbi State Government emphasised that it would continue to work tirelessly to combat human trafficking and bring perpetrators to justice.
