The NSCDC's Public Relations Officer, Babawale Afolabi, revealed the details during a press briefing at the corps' headquarters in Abuja.
He stated that a suspect, posing as an official from the National Council of Child Rights Advocate, deceived parents into entrusting their children to him.
Operating under the guise of an NGO called the Back to School Project, the suspect lured vulnerable families with promises of free education. This manipulation allowed him to exploit the hopes of less privileged parents.
The rescue operation was spearheaded by the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad, led by Commander Dandaura Appollos.
The team utilized advanced tracking techniques and coordinated efforts across multiple states to locate the children and their alleged buyers.
Afolabi noted that three of the 16 trafficked minors were found in Anambra, Imo, and Enugu states, while the remaining 12 were rescued during a tactical sweep across eastern transit routes.
In connection with this case, three individuals—one man and two women—have been arrested as suspected buyers. The NSCDC has reiterated its commitment to a zero-tolerance policy against crime and human trafficking.
The agency plans to prosecute those found culpable once the investigation is complete.
Afolabi emphasized the importance of public vigilance and cooperation in combating human trafficking.
This rescue highlights the ongoing challenge of human trafficking in Nigeria and the need for continued awareness and intervention to protect vulnerable populations.
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