Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the repatriation of 44 Ghanaians who were trafficked into Nigeria under the guise of fraudulent work and tourism possibilities.
On Friday, the Akwa Ibom administration said that it had handed over 44 rescued citizens from two human trafficking camps in the state to Ghanaian officials.
The victims, consisting 27 boys and 17 girls, were rescued from two human trafficking camps at Umo Ekpo, Ifuho hamlet in Ikot Ekpene LGA, and Ekpri Nsukara.
Ghana's ministry of foreign affairs stated on Saturday that the 44 victims were rescued on March 16 by Nigerian security forces, notably the Department of State Services (DSS), in coordination with competent Ghanaian organizations.
According to the ministry, the impacted persons were "subjected to exploitative conditions, including restricted movement and psychological coercion".
It further stated that the victims were "lured through deceptive means, including social media and informal recruitment channels," and that they were pressured to recruit others into the scheme.
It further stated that the victims were "lured through deceptive means, including social media and informal recruitment channels," and that they were pressured to recruit others into the scheme.
The ministry disclosed that the affected individuals arrived in Accra on Friday, March 20.
"The Ghanaian government is collaborating closely with its Nigerian colleagues and appropriate partners to support continuing efforts to destroy the criminal networks involved. Steps are also being taken to protect, rehabilitate, and reintegrate the victims.
"The ministry extends heartfelt gratitude to the government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for its immediate action and ongoing collaboration.
"The government reiterates its strong condemnation of human trafficking and fraudulent recruitment activities, and it remains committed to protecting the welfare of Ghanaian citizens.
"The ministry extends heartfelt gratitude to the government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for its immediate action and ongoing collaboration.
"The government reiterates its strong condemnation of human trafficking and fraudulent recruitment activities, and it remains committed to protecting the welfare of Ghanaian citizens.
"The public is urged to use extreme caution, confirm all travel and job opportunities through official channels, and refrain from interacting with unreliable people or organizations."
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