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NSCDC rescues 15 minors sold by ‘fake NGO official who promised them free education’
HealthHuman trafficking incident
A suspected human trafficker posed as an official of the National Council of Child Rights Advocates and kidnapped 15 minors in Nasarawa State.
The suspect sold the children for N30m after deceiving their parents into handing them over.
- Coverage on "NSCDC rescues 15 minors sold by ‘fake NGO official who promised them free education’" is currently reported by center-aligned outlets with primary documentation.
Key Takeaways
- 15 minors were rescued by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)
- The children were kidnapped in Nasarawa State
- The NSCDC disclosed the incident through its Public Relations Officer, Babawale Afolabi
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Trafficker lures, sells 15 Nasarawa children
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- Center: The NSCDC has rescued 15 children trafficked from Nasarawa State and sold for N30m. Learn how a trafficker lured parents with false education promises.
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What's Next
Expected Outcomes
- Investigation and potential prosecution of the suspect
Why It Matters
Human trafficking is a serious crime that affects vulnerable populations, particularly children
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Timeline of this story
- 1h agoPunch Newspapers: The NSCDC has rescued 15 children trafficked from Nasarawa State and sold for N30m. Learn how a trafficker lured parents with false educatio
- 1h agoTheCable: NSCDC rescues 15 minors sold by ‘fake NGO official who promised them free education’
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