Nigerian authorities have rescued 10 teenage girls from human trafficking and prostitution in Ghana, with one suspect arrested. Read the full story here.
- - Nigerian Teenagers Rescued from Human Trafficking in Ghana
- - The Girls Were Lured with Promises of a Better Life
- - Suspect Arrested and in Police Custody
- - Victims Reveal Horrific Experiences
- - Calls for Decisive Action Against Human Trafficking
In a recent operation, Nigerian authorities have rescued 10 teenage girls, ages 15 and 16, from human trafficking and prostitution in Ghana. The girls were reportedly lured to Ghana with promises of a better life but were instead forced into prostitution. Three of the victims are from the same parents. The suspect, a Nigerian man, has been arrested and is currently in police custody.
According to the Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the girls were rescued after a tip-off by NIDO, the umbrella body of Nigerians living in Ghana. The victims revealed that they were beaten, molested, and forced into prostitution without pay. Their phones were seized, and they were unable to contact their parents. One of the girls shared, "They give us out to men, and they don’t give us money; they collect everything."
The Chairman of NIDO, Chief Callistus Elozieuwa, appealed for support to ensure the girls' safe return to Nigeria. Dabiri-Erewa called on the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons to take decisive action, describing the situation as "very, very heartbreaking."
This rescue operation highlights the ongoing issue of human trafficking in Nigeria and the need for increased efforts to combat this crime. The authorities' swift action in rescuing the girls and arresting the suspect is commendable, and it is essential to ensure that those responsible are held accountable.
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