23-year-old trafficking survivor, children rescued from Burkina Faso
Trafficking Survivor Reunited with Family in Taraba State
A 23-year-old woman and her three children have been rescued from Burkina Faso and returned to their home state of Taraba, Nigeria, after being victims of sexual exploitation, local officials reported.
Miracle Musa, a resident of Tashan Nyamu Village in the Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State, was trafficked to Burkina Faso where she gave birth to her children during her captivity. The rescue operation was coordinated by the Taraba State Government via the Ministry of Women Affairs and Child Development, in partnership with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and the Global Anti-Human Trafficking Organisation (GAHTO).
Musa and her children arrived safely in Jalingo on September 4, 2026. Upon their return, the state government and partner organizations provided immediate medical and psychosocial support to assist in their recovery and reintegration into society.
Mary Sinjen, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Child Development, praised Governor Agbu Kefas for his unwavering commitment to eradicating human trafficking and safeguarding vulnerable populations, including women and children. Sinjen also commended the efforts of the governor’s wife, Agyin Agbu Kefas, in advocating for the welfare of children and other at-risk individuals.
In her remarks, Sinjen emphasized the importance of ongoing collaboration between government entities, security agencies, and humanitarian organizations in addressing human trafficking issues and supporting survivors effectively.
“This intervention highlights our determination to rescue victims of trafficking, provide necessary care, and ensure their safe reintegration into their communities,” she stated.
The ministry reiterated its dedication to intensifying efforts against human trafficking and other forms of exploitation across the state. It called for heightened public awareness and community vigilance, encouraging residents to report suspected trafficking cases to the appropriate authorities.
Sinjen reaffirmed the government’s commitment to protect vulnerable citizens and ensure survivors receive the medical, psychosocial, and social support needed to recover and rebuild their lives.
