The Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), DCOP Lydia Yaako Donkor, announced that the Ghana Police Service has successfully rescued 66 Ghanaians from a human trafficking ring in Nigeria. She shared this information at a press conference on Monday, June 30, 2025. According to DCOP Donkor, the victims were linked to a trafficking network associated with QNET.
She expressed concern about the increasing incidence of human trafficking, where Ghanaians are lured to countries within the ECOWAS sub-region under false pretences. The rescue operation, which occurred between May 19 and June 27, 2025, was made possible through collaboration with Interpol. Most of the victims, primarily young Ghanaians, were deceived with promises of recruitment into football academies and opportunities for high-paying jobs abroad.
However, upon arrival, they were subjected to exploitative conditions, with their movements restricted and personal documents confiscated. DCOP Donkor advised the Ghanaian public, particularly those seeking job opportunities, to remain vigilant when pursuing opportunities outside Ghana. “These scammers use deception, coercion, and deny victims access to travel documents. Such actions are criminal and punishable by law. Anyone found guilty of luring individuals into such schemes will be arrested and prosecuted,” he said.
By: Rsinbowradioonline.com/Ghana
