Police in Nakapiripirit district have rescued ten juveniles being trafficked to Kenya for casual labour.

Karamoja police spokesperson, Mike Longole says the children were rescued in Namalu trading Centre, adding that they were picked by their traffickers from different villages in Napak district using motorcycles.

Longole says four suspects have been arrested including Angella Regina, a resident of Lobei village in Lotome sub-county, Korobe Joyce from Lolim village, Longok Gildo-a resident of Lokwamoru village, Lorengedwat sub-county in Nabilatuk district and Aleper Leone from Lokwamoru village.

The police mouthpiece adds that two motorcycles used for transporting the juveniles have also been arrested.

According to Longole, the suspects will be paraded before the courts of law once investigations are complete.