Twenty- one rescued children in Katsina Stat are to receive psychosocial support from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
UNICEF Communication Specialist, Samuel Kalu, on Tuesday in Katsina, said in a statement that the therapy see the children through the trauma they suffered and also be reintegrated into society.
The children, mostly 16 to 21 years old, were kidnapped on October 30, on the farm harvesting crops at Mairuwa, Faskari local government area of the state.
The victims, 17 girls and four boys, were rescued from captivity after six days by the police in the state.
“UNICEF welcomes with relief, news of the release of the 21 children abducted at a farm in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State, Northwest Nigeria.
“We commend the authorities for the action taken to release the kidnapped children who were rescued last Saturday.
“The release of all the abducted 21 children is pleasant news to us all parents, caregivers, community leaders, and everyone.
“These children shouldn’t have been kidnapped in the first place because no one, especially children, should be a target for abduction or violence of any kind.
“UNICEF will support the Katsina State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development to provide psychosocial support to the rescued children.
“To help them recover from the trauma and reintegrate into society,” he said.
