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Child traffickers charged before Moroto chief magistrates’ court.

11th May 2023 News Editor 0 Comments

Two suspected child traffickers from Napak district have been paraded before Moroto chief magistrates court to answer charges of child trafficking.

The suspects Asuman Beye 35 years old and Anna Sagal were nabbed by police after a tip-off from vigilant members of the community.

Police spokesperson for Karamoja, Mike Longole says the culprits were apprehended on the 2nd of May from their village of Toyep Toto in Iriiri sub-county, Napak district, as they attempted to take four children to Nairobi for casual labour.

The duo have been remanded to Moroto central government prison until 31st may when they will reappear in court.

Longole commended the community for their vigilance, saying the culprits will serve as an example to the would-be child traffickers