Nigerian police have successfully dismantled a child trafficking syndicate involved in stealing and selling children to Nigerians living overseas. The operation led to the arrest of several suspects who confessed to selling children without parental consent.
In a related development, authorities in Plateau State arrested Pastor Dayo Bernard of the End Time Army Ministry in Bukuru. He is alleged to be the leader of a trafficking ring responsible for the abduction and sale of at least 13 children. The rescued children have been placed under the care of child welfare services, and efforts are underway to reunite them with their families.
These operations are part of a broader crackdown by Nigerian authorities to combat human trafficking. Recently, over 200 children were rescued, and multiple trafficking networks were dismantled across the country. The Nigeria Police Force has intensified intelligence-led operations to disrupt organized trafficking networks and protect vulnerable children.
Human trafficking remains a significant issue in Nigeria, with many children being trafficked annually for illegal adoption, forced labor, or exploitation. Authorities are committed to ensuring that those responsible face the full force of the law and are intensifying efforts to protect vulnerable children.