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Outrage has trailed the mysterious disappearance of some children since April in Wukari town, Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Some women, who spoke to our correspondent, said they recently staged a protest against the incessant disappearance of their children.
Mrs. Patience Asoga told our correspondent in a telephone interview that two children disappeared from their house on Saturday, April 24, 2022.
“I travelled to Ibi and left the children in the house with other family members. When I came back they were nowhere to be found and I was told none of them left the house.
“Initially, we thought they were sleeping and that was how the children got missing till date.
“We have reported the matter to the police and Department of State Services but we have not heard from them regarding their investigation.
Another resident of Wukari, Justin Ajifken, said about eight children aged between six and seven had been reported missing and their whereabouts were still unknown.
Taraba State Police Command’s spokesperson, DSP. Usman Abdullahi did not pick up calls made to his line as of the time of filing this report. (The PUNCH)
