Plateau gender commission rescues 39 trafficked children, secures conviction

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The Plateau State Gender and Equal Opportunities Commission on Monday said it has, in collaboration with the Ministry of Women Affairs, brought back 39 children who were trafficked across the country.

The commission also stated that it was able to bring back some girls trafficked to Ghana, and the masterminds are standing trial.

It further noted that the agency has secured its first conviction, where the perpetrator has been sentenced to prison.

This was disclosed by Barrister Olivia Dazyam, Acting Executive Chairperson of the commission, while briefing journalists in Jos, the state…

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