Ghanaian authorities have rescued 119 Nigerians during an operation targeting cybercrime syndicates, with 105 already repatriated to Nigeria, while the remaining 14 are undergoing processing.
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) disclosed that the operation was coordinated by the Office of the National Security Adviser following a request for assistance from Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority.
The rescued Nigerians were received on behalf of the Federal Government by NAPTIP Director-General, Binta Lami Adamu Bello, who assured them of their safety and said profiling and reintegration processes had commenced to assess their individual needs.
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The operation involved several Nigerian security and law enforcement agencies, alongside Ghanaian authorities and the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency.
NAPTIP urged Nigerians to exercise caution when accepting employment, scholarship and other opportunities abroad, warning against unrealistic promises, unclear job descriptions and suspicious recruitment arrangements.
The agency reaffirmed its commitment to combating human trafficking and exploitation, ensuring that affected individuals receive appropriate screening, protection and support.
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