Parents jittery as Bauchi turns hotspot for child trafficking

Bauchi, once known as a peaceful place for families, is now facing a growing problem of child trafficking. DAILY POST reports that the perpetrators are targeting innocent children, using tricks to gain the trust of families.

In a recent incident, a woman who lived in a compound for just five days managed to abduct three children, showing how easy it is for traffickers to operate in the state. The incident has left many parents scared and worried for the safety of their children, Timi Owolabi reports.

What began as an ordinary day on December 17, 2024, quickly turned into every parent’s worst nightmare when three children disappeared from a residential compound in Gwallameji area of Bauchi metropolis.

The alleged abductor, a woman, had lived in the neighborhood for just five days.

According to witnesses, the woman rented a room in the compound, appearing friendly and harmless.

She frequently bought sweets and snacks for the children, played with them, and promised gifts, winning…