The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has rescued 184 victims of human trafficking and secured convictions against offenders in Plateau State in the past two months.

The disclosure was made at a validation workshop for Local Action Plans in Jos South, Mangu and Wase Local Councils, held at the Information Centre, Plateau State Secretariat, Jos.

Speaking at the event, Anne Felix, Acting Head of Counselling and Rehabilitation for the agency in Plateau, said the victims were rescued during raids on locations in Jos.

“Among those rescued were three pregnant women, teenagers and minors. Of the 184 victims, five are currently undergoing rehabilitation in our centres,” she said.

Felix added that the agency secured convictions against some traffickers in December last year and that the offenders were serving prison terms. Survivors, she said, had received skills training and support to rebuild their lives.

She further disclosed that in January, additional victims were intercepted while being transported to Akure. They were reunited with their families, while the suspects were facing prosecution.

The workshop formed part of the quarterly meeting of the Third Plateau State Action Plan Implementation Committee on Women, Peace and Security. Participants validated grassroots plans aimed at strengthening women’s protection, participation and leadership in peacebuilding and security.