The Nigerian Commission in Ghana has disclosed that it has rescued 11 teenage girls trafficked into the country from Nigeria for prostitution, saying they have been taken into custody by the Commission. The Commission stated further that it has arrested the suspect identified as Chukwudi Nwachukwu, who lured the girls to Ghana under the pretence of working at a restaurant.

“We have the honour to report that the Nigeria High Commission, Accra, has taken custody of the eleven (11) trafficked Nigerian girls who were rescued on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Wiennbba, Central Region, Ghana. The victims were rescued by officials of the Nigerian diaspora organization, Ghana Chapter, led by its President, Prince Olayemi Akinwande. The victims, aged between 14 and 18 years, are at present being kept by the High Commission at No. 15, Circular Road, Cantonment, Accra.

“They are healthy and hearty and are currently receiving support, care, counseling, and food provided by the mission. We also wish to report that the alleged kingpin of human trafficking who brought the girls to Ghana, Mr. Chukwudi Virginus Nwachukwu, has been arrested.”

“He is being detained at the Ghana Police Headquarters in Accra, Ghana,” Adeoye said. According to him, he explained that the High Commission had also taken custody of his passport, saying that Police authorities were investigating the matter, and as soon as the investigation was completed, the High Commission would make arrangements to reunite them with their families in Nigeria.

“Investigations revealed that the victims were deceived by the trafficker, who promised them restaurant jobs. It is worth noting that none of the victims have an international passport.

“They claimed they were ferried by boat from mile 2 waterside in Lagos to Porto-Novo, from where they were transported by road to Ghana,” Adeoye added.

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