The Plateau State Police Command has successfully rescued four children who were allegedly abducted by suspected child traffickers. It was believed that the children were lured away using candies and chocolates
The Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adesina, made the announcement during a press briefing on Wednesday at the command’s headquarters in Jos. According to Adesina, the police received a report on October 12th stating that the four children had disappeared the day before.
He said, “At about 4:30 pm on 11 October 2024, we received a report at ‘A’ Division Police Station that four children were unaccounted for. According to a neighbour’s daughter, the children had last been seen with one Comfort, a female who frequently visited her friend, Adamu Bawa, in the compound, often buying them biscuits.”
He also stated that upon receiving a report of the missing children, police operatives immediately launched a search. This prompt action led to the rescue of the children and the subsequent arrest of the two individuals believed to be involved in the child trafficking incident.
