Nigeria, Nov. 22 -- The police in Benue State have recovered some stolen motorcycles and arrested three women suspected of child trafficking.

The details were contained in a statement issued on Friday by the police spokesperson in the state, Udeme Edet.

Mr Edet said a patrol team responded to a distress call on Thursday after a stolen Bajaj motorcycle was traced to a compound along George Akume Way, Makurdi.

He said officers arrived to find a crowd gathered at the location. A search of the premises led to the recovery of 11 suspected stolen motorcycles, 47 motorcycle seats, fuel tanks, charms, three mattresses, a single-barrel firearm and other items.

According to the statement, two suspects attempted to flee but were caught by reside...