The Paramount Ruler of Jechira Nation and Chairman, Jechira Intermediate Area Traditional Council, HRH Engr Edward Ujege, has handed over six persons suspected of involvement in child trafficking to the police in Tse Agberagba, Konshisha Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State.
TNT understands that the suspects, comprising three men and three women, were handed over to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Tse Agberagba Division, SP Nelson Kaase, on Tuesday, November 3, for investigation and possible prosecution.
HRH Ujege said the fight against child trafficking in Jechira and Tiv land was aimed at protecting children from criminal networks bent on destroying their future.
He warned those involved in the illicit business to desist immediately, stressing that the traditional institution would not tolerate activities that endanger children and tarnish the image of the community.
The traditional ruler also directed the Tyoor Mbagben, Chief Terfa Diogo, to ensure that all rescued victims were reunited with their parents, Stephen Suega Tseagu, Chief Press and Private Secretary (CPPS) to HRH Tor Jechira says in a statement.
The statement named the six suspects handed over to the police as Terhide Iorver, Monica Kiliki, Terseer Afanga, Iorver Mwuese, Bem Iorver and Paul Aluaigba.
Receiving the suspects, SP Kaase assured that the police would investigate the matter thoroughly and work with the traditional council to rid the community of criminal elements.
He pledged that the police would get to the root of the alleged trafficking activities to ensure a safer society.
