The Benue State Police Command has apprehended a woman accused of child trafficking and successfully rescued 11 victims in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area.
Security operatives disclosed that the suspect, identified as Priscilia Mhiive Terhemen from Mbachir community in Katsina-Ala, allegedly transported the children to Benin City, Edo State.
Reports confirmed that the minors were rescued in Edo with the assistance of Benue indigenes living in the state before being returned to their hometown.
The freed children include: Iwuese Terkimbi (5), Sulma Terhemen (7), Sechiur Orsuyi (8), Sunday Mlumum (20), Nguveren Sunday (15), Doose Mwaave (12), Ternenge Wuave (11), Mnena Terhemen (16), Aondonengen Terkimbir (12), Nensha Terhemen (10), and Saakuma Terhemen (13).
Police sources confirmed that the victims had already been documented, while the suspect remains in detention.
The State Criminal Investigation Department, CID, has since launched a full-scale probe into the matter.
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