The Benue State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Fidelis Mnyim, has announced that his ministry successfully facilitated the return of trafficked girls from Benue who were found in the Ivory Coast and various parts of Nigeria.
Mnyim disclosed this in a statement issued Thursday by his media aide, Iormbagah Jacob, in Makurdi. Although he did not specify the number of girls rescued, he emphasized that the success was the result of ongoing advocacy for public interest and social justice.
The Attorney General also addressed recent allegations of incompetence and corruption leveled against him by an online publication. In response, he outlined a number of achievements and reforms implemented under his leadership over the past two years.
According to the statement, the Ministry of Justice has undergone significant transformation, including the establishment of new directorates such as Appeals, Judgment Debts Management, and Legal Services for MDAs. Additionally, the ministry launched the Public Order Directorate and introduced the Operation Save the Benue Child initiative, a pioneering effort focused on civil order and child protection.
Mnyim highlighted the successful sponsorship and passage of ten key laws, including the Benue State Persons with Disability Law, the Public Procurement (Amendment) Law, the State Electricity Law, and the Benue State Electoral Amendment Law.
He further stated that his administration revived the State Human Trafficking Task Force and launched the State Mining Marshals to curb illegal mining activities.
“Through advocacy for public interest and social justice, the Ministry has facilitated the return of trafficked Benue girls from Edo State and the Ivory Coast,”; the statement read.
Reaffirming his commitment to integrity, accountability, and the rule of law, Mnyim said the progress made by the Ministry of Justice demonstrates a clear dedication to protecting the rights of the vulnerable and ensuring responsible governance.
