FRSC Foils Suspected Child Trafficking In Nyanya, Rescues 17 Minors
Sometimes, road patrols do more than regulate traffic, they become a lifeline for vulnerable children.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has intercepted a suspected child trafficking attempt in Nyanya, Abuja, rescuing 17 young boys and girls packed into a single vehicle.
The incident occurred on Saturday, 17 January 2026, when Nyanya Unit Command operatives stopped a white Sharon vehicle with registration number SHD 253 YU along the Building Materials axis.
The driver, Mr Nanle John, 36, was reportedly travelling from Shendam, Plateau State, to Kaiama in Kwara State.
Officers grew suspicious after discovering that two of the minors were hidden inside the boot, prompting immediate impoundment of the vehicle and questioning of the driver.
His explanations were deemed unsatisfactory, leading to the swift involvement of the Mararaba Divisional Police.
The children and the suspect were handed over to the Nigeria Police Force, with the Nasarawa State Commissioner of Police ordering that the rescued minors be placed under protective custody at the State Criminal Investigation Department in Lafia while investigations continue.
Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed praised the patrol team for their vigilance, noting that the FRSC’s mandate goes beyond traffic control to safeguarding lives and reporting suspicious activities to relevant authorities.
The Corps reaffirmed its commitment to professionalism and inter-agency cooperation in protecting vulnerable road users across the country.
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