Police arrest suspected child trafficker, free 11 victims in Benue

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In Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, the Benue State Police Command has successfully rescued 11 victims and arrested a woman suspected of child trafficking.

Security personnel revealed that the children were allegedly taken to Benin City, Edo State, by the suspect, Priscilia Mhiive Terhemen, who was from the Mbachir community in Katsina-Ala.

According to reports, Benue natives in the state helped rescue the children in Edo before they were taken back to their hometown.

Among the youngsters released are Sunday Mlumum (20), Nguveren Sunday (15), Doose Mwaave (12), Ternenge Wuave (11), Mnena Terhemen (16), Aondonengen Terkimbir (12), Nensha Terhemen (10), Saakuma Terhemen (13), Iwuese Terkimbi (5), Sulma Terhemen (7), Sechiur Orsuyi (8), and Sunday Mlumum (20).

While the culprit is still being held, police sources stated that the victims had already been documented.

Since then, the State Criminal Investigation Department, CID, has begun a thorough investigation into the situation.

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