Benue Government on Thursday repatriated a batch of 58 persons suspected to have been trafficked into Makurdi back to their states of origin.
The Deputy Governor and Chairman of the Benue COVID-19 Action Committee, Mr. Benson Abounu, led a task force to repatriate the youths from the state early Thursday.
He said the youths had been brought to the state in violation of the lockdown rules and had to be returned to the safety of their homes.
He said, “our Committee had provided the means of transportation, as well as security and documentation to facilitate their safe passage on the highways.
“Face masks were also handed to each of them after they have been given orientation on safety tips necessary for them to avoid contracting and spreading the virus."
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