By Paul Aondoakaa 

The Gboko Traditional Council in Benue State has met with the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS) following reports of recent child theft incidents in Gboko.

The meeting focused on the reported cases, growing concerns among residents and the need to strengthen security measures to protect children and prevent further incidents.

The engagement is expected to provide an avenue for traditional authorities and security agencies to share information, review existing security measures and improve community vigilance.

The development comes amid concerns among parents and residents over the safety of children in Gboko and surrounding communities.

The traditional council is also expected to work with relevant stakeholders to encourage residents to promptly report suspicious movements and activities to security agencies.

However, details regarding the number of reported incidents, the circumstances surrounding the cases and whether any arrests have been made were not immediately available.

Residents are urged to remain vigilant while avoiding the spread of unverified information that could cause unnecessary panic or stigmatise individuals or communities.