From Sahel Reporters – Yola
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has visited 13 children recently rescued from a child trafficking syndicate in Anambra State, assuring them of full rehabilitation and reintegration.
The children, aged between 5 and 9, were abducted from different parts of Adamawa and sold to a buyer in Nnewi, Anambra State. They are currently receiving medical care and psychological support at the Specialist Hospital in Jimeta, Yola.
Governor Fintiri, upon returning from an official assignment, went to the hospital to assess their condition firsthand.
He condemned the inhumane act and assured that the government will not only ensure justice is served but will also provide comprehensive support for the victims’ recovery.
The rescue followed a coordinated effort between the Adamawa State Government and security agencies after credible intelligence was received regarding the children’s disappearance.
The operation led to the arrest of a 45-year-old woman, Mrs. Ngozi Abdulwahab, a resident of Jambutu in Yola North Local Government Area, who was found to have sold the children, including her own biological child to a 65-year-old woman, Mrs. Uche Okoye, based in Kabuku, Nnewi.
Governor Fintiri used the opportunity to urge parents and guardians to be more vigilant and to promptly report any suspicious movements involving children to security agencies.
The police have confirmed that investigations into the child trafficking network are ongoing and that all those involved will be prosecuted.
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