Suspected human trafficker arrested with seven underage girls in Benue

A suspected human trafficker identified as Rita was arrested in Aliade, Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State, in connection with the trafficking of underage girls.

The suspect was arrested on Monday, September 21, 2026.

According to activist, Zege Orkwande Yaaya, four of the minors were intercepted at the Benue Links Nigeria Limited motor park in Aliade, while the remaining three were rescued from Rita’s residence.

It was gathered that the suspect keeps the girls in her room before sending them out in batches to Ghana for prostitution. 

The suspect is currently in the custody of the Benue State Police Command at the Aliade Division, pending the transfer of the case to Makurdi.