Another set of trafficked Nigerian girls rescued in Ghana, says Dabiri-Erewa

Olaolu Bilau, Abuja

Some new set of Nigerian girls, who were trafficked to Ghana for prostitution have been rescued by Nigerian officials.

Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa disclosed this in a post on her X handle.

At least ten young Nigerian girls, between the ages of 15 and 16 were initially freed from prostitution and human trafficking ring in the West African country recently.

Additionally, several girls have been rescued from trafficking in Ghana with the help of Chief Callistus Elozieuwa, the Chairman of Nigeria in Diaspora Organisation, (NIDO), Ghana chapter.

According to Dabiri-Erewa, the alleged trafficker has been arrested and will face charges in a Ghanaian court next week.

She added that plans are underway to return the rescued girls to Nigeria.

Dabiri-Erewa said, “And still on the trafficked girls rescued in Ghana, another set have been rescued. Again thanks to Nido Ghana Chairman, Chief Callistus.

“The culprit will be charged to court in Ghana next week and arrangements are being made to bring the rescued girls back to Nigeria.”