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Another alarming case of human trafficking has surfaced in Benue State, this time in North Bank, Makurdi, where more than 15 girls aged 12 to 16 have gone missing between February and November this year. A community leader raised the alarm yesterday, prompting an immediate visit by Officer Adamgbe Sylvester and a concerned advocate who shared the update online.
On arrival this morning, the scene was heartbreaking—mothers in tears, begging for help to bring their daughters home. The advocate made direct contact with a suspected trafficker (name withheld for now) who has shown willingness to cooperate. Photos and videos of the victims have been sent for parental verification, and plans are underway to secure their safe return.
The case is gaining traction, with calls for swift action tagged to NAPTIP Nigeria, Benue State Government, Benue State Police Command, Governor Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, and Hon. Emmanuel. “Keep phones close,” the post urged, hinting at an imminent breakthrough while warning of another trafficker still at large.
This incident underscores a persistent and growing crisis in Benue, where vulnerable children continue to vanish under mysterious circumstances. North Bank, a densely populated suburb, has now become a hotspot in what appears to be an organized trafficking network preying on minors.
While law enforcement and anti-trafficking agencies have been notified, the real test lies in coordination and speed. Every hour counts when children are involved. As parents cling to hope and authorities scramble to respond, one question looms large: how many more must disappear before Benue declares a full-scale war on human trafficking?
The public is watching. The pressure is on. And for over a dozen families in North Bank, justice delayed is childhood stolen.
