Reported by: Ijeoma G. | Edited by: Henry Owen
The Nigeria Police Force has successfully rescued a 24-year-old Ghanaian national from a human trafficking syndicate and arrested five suspects, comprising both Ghanaian and Nigerian nationals, in a coordinated operation by operatives of INTERPOL Annex, FCID Alagbon, Lagos, in Ofada, Ogun State. The operation followed a formal request for assistance from National Central Bureau (NCB) Accra on September 15, 2025.
Investigations revealed that the victim and his father were allegedly trafficked into Nigeria in July 2025 by Hassana Abban, a 25-year-old Ghanaian woman residing in Ofada, under the pretense of facilitating travel to Canada. The suspects reportedly collected 40,000 Ghanaian Cedis (approximately N4.96 million) for the travel arrangements. Upon arrival in Nigeria, the victims’ passports and mobile phones were seized, and they were coerced into activities linked to suspected fraudulent online trading platforms.
Following intelligence from Interpol Accra, the Nigerian police launched a special operation on September 16, 2025, rescuing the victim and apprehending Hassana Abban alongside her four accomplices: Odubuasi David (Nigerian), Yahaya Salifu (Ghanaian), Sherifa Haruna (Ghanaian), and Ebenezer Ofosu (Ghanaian). All suspects remain in custody as investigations continue, while the victims have been safely reunited with their family in Ghana.
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, commended the professionalism and diligence of the operatives and reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to regional cooperation in combating human trafficking and transnational crimes. He assured the public and international partners that no criminal network operating across borders will escape justice.
Human rights organizations and advocacy groups have welcomed the rescue, describing it as a significant success in the fight against human trafficking in West Africa. Analysts noted that the operation highlights the importance of cross-border intelligence sharing and regional collaboration in dismantling trafficking networks. Many citizens also expressed relief and called for stricter enforcement of anti-trafficking laws, emphasizing the need for public awareness campaigns to prevent future exploitation.
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