The Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps, (NSCDC) said it recorded 30 cases of child trafficking in Kaduna State in 2019. He said the victims were mostly from Jigawa, Katsina and Kaduna states, adding that 16 survivors were rescued and reunited with their families. 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. He also disclosed that cases of domestic violence were referred to the state Ministry of Justice’s Citizens Rights desk for mediation. He explained that as a form of succour 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.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 06, 2020 16:18 UTC