Benue court remands woman over alleged trafficking of 13 girls to Ghana

A Chief Magistrate’s Court in Makurdi, Benue State, has ordered the remand of a woman, Christiana Terngu Tsavkaha, over alleged human trafficking.

Tsavkaha, also known as Christiana Angle, was reportedly charged by the police with conspiracy and human trafficking and remanded at Yaikyor Correctional Centre pending further proceedings.

The court adjourned the case until October 29, 2026, for further mention.

Benue-based activist Zege Orkwande confirmed the development in a Facebook post on Tuesday, August 11.

Orkwande said Tsavkaha was arrested following an extended search for her over the allegations.

According to statements reportedly made by the alleged victims, Tsavkaha trafficked 13 girls to Ghana for prostitution.

“You remember Christiana Terngu Tsavkaha, suspect of Human Trafficking? She was arrested after many days of search,” Orkwande wrote.

“Today, Benue State Police Command, Makurdi remanded her at Yaikyor prisons and the case adjourned to 29th October, 2026.

“According to the victims, she trafficked 13 of them to Ghana for prostitution.”

The allegations are yet to be proven in court, and the suspect is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.