Nigerian officials have rescued 200 trafficking victims from Ghana since January. NiDCOM head Abike Dabiri-Erewa announced this success on Thursday when three young girls returned home. Two cousins from Bayelsa, ages 19 and 17, traveled back with an 18-year-old from Akwa Ibom. The rescue operation involved multiple agencies, including NIDO Ghana, NAPTIP, Nigerian diplomats, Ghanaian police, and support from Nigeria's First Lady.
Dabiri-Erewa expressed frustration that trafficking continues despite awareness campaigns. She urged parents to monitor their children carefully because traffickers often come from within family circles. Victims typically trust someone familiar who persuades them to keep secrets from relatives. Law enforcement arrested four people connected to the recent case, who face prosecution. The successful rescues happened through a partnership with NIDO Ghana Chairman Chief Calistus Elozieuwa.
These young women represent just a small portion of those saved through international cooperation. Officials continue working across borders to identify victims and disrupt trafficking networks. Many survivors need extensive support after returning home. The commission provides counseling services and reunification assistance for those affected.
Dabiri-Erewa expressed frustration that trafficking continues despite awareness campaigns. She urged parents to monitor their children carefully because traffickers often come from within family circles. Victims typically trust someone familiar who persuades them to keep secrets from relatives. Law enforcement arrested four people connected to the recent case, who face prosecution. The successful rescues happened through a partnership with NIDO Ghana Chairman Chief Calistus Elozieuwa.
These young women represent just a small portion of those saved through international cooperation. Officials continue working across borders to identify victims and disrupt trafficking networks. Many survivors need extensive support after returning home. The commission provides counseling services and reunification assistance for those affected.
