A social media post circulating on Friday morning has drawn attention to an alleged case of child abuse, assault, hard labour and slavery in Makurdi, Benue State. The post claims the incident occurred this morning at Old GRA and involves a woman referred to as a “madam” living behind the Total fuel station who allegedly mistreated a young helper she brought from the village.
The account, shared by Zege’Orkwande Sughnen Yaaya, describes the treatment as evil, inhumane and amounting to slavery. Accompanying photographs show a child with visible injuries and marks on the arms. The poster called on the woman to report herself to any divisional police station under the Benue State Police Command in Makurdi within 12 hours, warning that failure to do so could lead to public exposure and possible arrest or prosecution. The post carries the hashtag #helpBenueChild and urges others to share it.
Details remain limited to the circulating claims. No independent confirmation from police or other authorities has been reported at the time of writing. Cases involving the alleged abuse of children, especially those brought from rural areas as domestic helpers, continue to raise serious concerns about exploitation and the protection of minors in parts of the state.
Residents and the public have been advised to report any suspected cases of child abuse or forced labour to the appropriate security agencies rather than relying solely on social media. The Benue State Police Command and relevant child protection bodies are expected to investigate such allegations thoroughly when formal complaints are lodged.
