The Kaduna State
Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Hafsat
Mohammed Bala, Speaking while addressing newsmen in Kaduna, stated that children are being sold and bought like
groundnut in the state.
According to DailyPost, Mrs. Bala, who disclosed further that the ministry had rescued about 37 girls from traffickers, said, “We are seriously battling with children being sold because people now buy and sell children like groundnut.
“Sometime ago, a child was molested to death in the state. How
many other children lose their lives to such molestation? Most times,
these ugly acts are perpetrated by parents, relations, guardians and
teachers among others.
“But we cannot fold our hands and watch Kaduna children being
sold, hence the decision to launch the campaign to possibly end all
forms of violence against children.”
The Commissioner added that measures are being put in place with
individuals and bodies rallying to protect children, adding that a group
of pharmacists, SEMA, NEMA, Police and Immigration had formed a network
against child trafficking.
She said, “We want everyone to join hands with government and parents to ensure the safety of our children.”
DAILYPOST