FG receives 231 trafficked young people rescued in Ghana

A total of 231 Nigerian boys and girls who were trafficked to Ghana were rescued and promoted the country in coordination with Nigerians in the Expatriate Commission (NIDCOM), thus promoting their transport.

Victims, many of whom were lured by the promise of lucrative work, were instead Internet fraud after being granted a laptop before rescue.

According to Dominic Mensah, head of human trafficking at the Ghana Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO), the victim was found in a recent raid on their boarded legacy.

He said 27 suspected traffickers were arrested during the operation.

Mensah explained: “We had wisdom on the site two weeks ago and attacked last week. We found minors and adults who were held there. Some were sick and the Ghanaian government decided to return them to Nigeria to prevent the humanitarian crisis.”

After that, NIDCOM, with the support of her Excellency, immediately facilitated the return of the victims, the First Lady, Senators Oluremi Tinubu and Wema Bank. The victims were formally handed over to state agencies for further analysis and support.

The property owner who possesses the victim is currently on trial in Ghana and guarantees that all persons involved in the trafficking network will be arrested and prosecuted.

The ages of victims range from 15 to 38 years old, and Edo Shu ranked 76 on the list, Anambra 6, Delta 17, Bayelsa 13, Imo 19, Imo 19, Enugu 12, Ebonyi 8, Cross River 7, Abia 9, Abia 9, Abia 9, Niger 4, Neiger 4, Akwa Ibom 3, Akwa Ibom 3, Kogi 6, Kogi 6, Kogoi 6, Ondo 1 and Oser osun.

Reception of victims in Lagos. NIDCOM Chairman/CEO Abike Dabiri-Erewa encourages them not to be ashamed of their ordeals.

“The President is caring about you and every Nigerian, no matter where you live. Keep your head high. For those who want to return to school or learn to trade, there will be support through your state government,”

She thanked key stakeholders who facilitated the rescue and repatriation including the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu (CON) ,Wema bank for covering the transportation costs and providing some financial support for the victims,Chief Callistus Elozieuwa, Chairman BOT, NIDO Ghana ,the Nigerian High Commissioner in Ghana, Ambassador Adeoye and Airtel, whose staff were on ground to provide starter packs

Dabiri-Erewa stressed that the government is determined to humiliate and prosecute human traffickers, just like drug traffickers.

“They will not be exempted from SCOT. Trafficking people will be punished. NAPTIP and other agencies will help you reintegrate and find a job. You will have a bright future.” At the same time, the state government is also called on to provide support to victims identified from their states.

NAPTIP Regional Commander Comfort Agboka said all victims will be thoroughly introduced and the suspects will be transferred to the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) for further investigation.