By Alexis Uchendu
The National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), has revealed that terrorist groups in Nigeria are continuing to exploit young girls for suicide missions and sexual slavery.
Major-General Adamu Laka, the NCTC National Coordinator, made this disclosure during the launch of a Technical Assistance Project in Abuja on Wednesday.
This project aims to promote and protect the rights of victims of terrorism, especially women and children, who are disproportionately affected by these heinous acts.
“Children have been abducted and forcibly trained to fight; young girls are being used in suicide missions and exploited as sex slaves,” Laka stated.
He also highlighted the social stigma faced by children born from forced marriages, noting, “These tragic events have shattered families and left entire communities grappling with fear, loss, and insecurity.”
The coordinator cited the abduction of the Chibok girls as a grim example of the long-term societal damage inflicted by terrorism.
