Heroic NSCDC Operation in Kogi Rescues 21 Children from Traffickers

Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Gabriel Osa

In a dramatic rescue operation that has sent shockwaves across Kogi State, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) intercepted a truck carrying 21 children, preventing what authorities have described as a planned human trafficking operation. The children, ranging in age, were reportedly being transported to an unknown destination under highly suspicious circumstances when the NSCDC team swooped in.

According to officials, the operation was the result of vigilant intelligence work and routine patrols in the state. The suspected traffickers, now in custody, are under investigation, with law enforcement authorities promising that they will face the full weight of the law.

Eyewitnesses at the scene described scenes of panic and fear as the children, many visibly distressed, were removed from the truck and taken to safety. Medical teams and social workers immediately attended to the rescued minors, providing care and support to address both physical and emotional trauma. Efforts are ongoing to trace the families of the children and ensure they are reunited with their loved ones.

Child rights activists have lauded the NSCDC’s swift intervention, describing it as a “life-saving operation” and a “crucial stand against the menace of human trafficking.” Authorities have also used the incident to call for increased community vigilance, urging citizens to report suspicious activities to prevent future exploitation of vulnerable children.

This high-profile rescue underscores the growing threat of child trafficking in parts of Nigeria, while highlighting the dedication and readiness of security agencies to protect the nation’s most vulnerable. As the investigation continues, Kogi State remains on high alert, with officials pledging to dismantle any trafficking networks operating within the region.

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