Plateau State authorities launched a coordinated overnight raid on brothels, hotels, and motels in Jos-Bukuru, rescuing dozens of minors from organized child sexual exploitation networks.
The Plateau State Task Force on Human Trafficking, involving the Ministry of Justice, NAPTIP, police, NDLEA, immigration, NSCDC, and groups like NACTAL, targeted sites in Jos North and South, including Jos Hotel, Plateau Central Hotel, Stefans Hotel, Plapoly Hotel, Summit Hotel, Polo De Glit, King Step, Garden Palace, Bolinco, Jossy Royal, and People’s Hotel.
Rescued girls aged 11-17, including deaf and non-verbal minors, a breastfeeding mother, and a pregnant teen, who were found drugged and exploited late at night.
Attorney-General Philemon Daffi framed the findings as “mirror of what our society has become,” blaming insecurity, poverty, broken homes, and poor parenting, while vowing equal justice regardless of status and victim rehabilitation.
NACTAL’s Vivien Festus stressed child safety over street exploitation, with task force secretary David Yilji warning hotels of shutdowns for harboring minors.
This follows rescues like 16 children from Bassa to Anambra in September 2025, two from Langtang South to Lagos in January, and a December 2024 syndicate bust trafficking 13 kids for ₦350,000 to ₦750,000.
Victims now receive screening, medical care, and support amid national trafficking fights, with officials promising sustained action.