Rescued teenage girls who were trafficked to Ghana are safe and will return to Nigeria next week

Lina Portman4 weeks ago

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According to the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), the 10 Nigerian girls recently rescued from human traffickers in Ghana are now in police custody and will return home next week.

The girls, eight from Imo State and two from Plateau State, were released following the arrest of the suspect, who is currently in police custody.

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NIDCOM Chairperson, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, in a statement signed by the commission's spokesperson, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, on Saturday expressed gratitude to the NIDCOM Board Chairman of Ghana, Callistus Elozieuwa, and the Nigerian High Commission in Ghana.

She said their efforts ensured the safety and well-being of trafficked girls.

While hailing the success of the rescue operation, Dabiri-Erewa highlighted the persistent problem of human trafficking.

She stressed the importance of continued vigilance and the need to apprehend, name and shame traffickers to stop this menace.

The rescued girls are expected to return to Nigeria next week.

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Upon arrival, they will be handed over to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, the agency responsible for handling trafficking cases.

“Dabiri-Erewa expressed concern that while these girls have been rescued, more are likely being trafficked, noting that traffickers must be arrested, named and shamed.

“The girls are expected to return to Nigeria next week and will be handed over to NAPTIP, the agency in charge of trafficking,” » the statement read in part.