Makurdi Bridge: 12 Children Rescued in Benue

The Wurukum unit of the Alia Generation Youth has rescued twelve underage children during a midnight security operation carried out under the New Bridge in Makurdi, the Benue State capital.

The intervention, which took place around 12:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, revealed that the minors were living in unsafe conditions, leaving them vulnerable to exploitation by criminal groups and potential recruitment into banditry and other unlawful activities.

Acting on the directive of the Governor’s Internal Security Adviser, Hon. James Malu, the State Leader of the Alia Generation Youth, Comr. Akende Aondona Edmond, handed the children over to the Principal Special Assistant to the Governor on Human Trafficking, Hon. Emmanuel Anumbe. They were subsequently transferred to the Ministry of Women Affairs for profiling, rehabilitation, and welfare support.

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At the scene, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Project Monitoring and Community Services, Hon. Sam Maga, commended the team for their vigilance and pledged to push for greater institutional backing to strengthen their work in child protection and community security.

The Alia Generation Youth reiterated their commitment to partnering with government agencies in safeguarding vulnerable children, boosting internal security, and supporting rehabilitation initiatives across Benue State.

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Preliminary findings showed that the rescued children were drawn from several local government areas, including Vandeikya, Konshisha, Guma, Gboko, Agatu, and Makurdi.