Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps, (NSCDC) says it recorded 30 cases of child trafficking in Kaduna State in 2019.
Spokesperson of the command, Orndiir Terzungwe said that some of the cases were traced to community members from eight local government areas of the state.
“In a bid to end increasing violence against children and women, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, Kaduna State command through its anti-human trafficking unit received and treated 30 cases in the state last year.”
He said the victims were mostly from Jigawa, Katsina and Kaduna States, adding that 16 survivors were rescued and reunited with their families.
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Terzungwe disclosed that three suspects held in connection with the cases of child trafficking and forced labour were handed over to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), for further investigation.
“Also on sexual violence, two defendants were remanded in prison while their case files were referred to the Ministry of Justice for legal advice,” he added.
He also disclosed that cases of domestic violence were referred to the Citizens Rights desk in the ministry of justice.
Terzungwe noted that some cases of physical violence were treated out of court and survivors reunited with biological parents for further care under the supervision of the ministry of human services and social development.
He explained that as a form of succor for survivors, cases of child neglect were handled out of court and victims reunited with family members while alimony was being paid for the upkeep of victims.
