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Teenage girls trafficked to Ghana for prostitution return to Nigeria
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) says nine
teenage girls trafficked to Ghana have been brought back to Nigeria.
The girls, between the ages of 15 and 18, were said to have
been lured into prostitution in the neighbouring country.
They were reportedly rescued by the Nigerians in the
Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) and handed over to law enforcement in Ghana.
Dabiri-Erewa, chairperson of NiDCOM, said the suspected
trafficker had been arrested.
Giving an update on the matter via X on Saturday, the
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“Hon. Abike mentioned
“Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa emphasized the need for a permanent
“She urged parents to always question the whereabouts of
“She thanked the acting Nigerian ambassador to Ghana,
“She also commended the Imo state governor for dispatching a Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
commission said the girls arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International
Airport, Lagos, at about 9:55 pm on Friday.
Iwuanyanwu, deputy speaker of Imo house of assembly; and Nkechinyere Ugwu, Imo
commissioner for women affairs.
Update on Trafficked Girls in Ghana
over to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking In Persons
(NAPTIP),” NiDCOM said.
that the rescued girls have been handed over to NAPTIP and their respective
states for rehabilitation and counselling. The trafficker has been arrested and
charged to court in Ghana.
solution to eradicate human trafficking in Nigeria, adding,
their children when taken away by relatives or friends and encouraged
collective efforts to ensure traffickers are identified and arrested.
Ambassador Adeoye Ifedayo, Eze Igbo Ghana, Chukwudi Ihenetu, Chief Callistus,
chairman BOT, Ghana, and the NIDO team.
high-powered delegation immediately.”
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