Nigeria Police Rescue Trafficked Ghanaian

The Nigeria Police Force has successfully rescued a 24-year-old Ghanaian national who had been trafficked into the country, leading to the arrest of five suspects during a coordinated, cross-border operation carried out in Ogun State.

The Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, September 28, 2025, noting that operatives of the INTERPOL Annex, FCID Alagbon, Lagos, carried out the rescue mission in Ofada following a request for assistance from the National Central Bureau in Accra on September 15.

“The Nigeria Police Force, in its sustained efforts to combat crimes, has successfully rescued a victim of human trafficking, a 24-year-old Ghanaian national, and arrested five suspects, including both Ghanaian and Nigerian nationals, in a well-coordinated operation,” Hundeyin stated.

Preliminary 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 living in Ofada, who deceived them with a promise of helping them travel to Canada.

“The suspect obtained 40,000 Cedis (about ₦4.96 million) under the pretence of arranging travel,” Hundeyin said. Upon arrival, their passports and phones were seized, and they were forced into fraudulent online trading activities.

police (News Central TV) — Nigeria police rescued trafficked Ghanaian. Credit: Daily Post Nigeria

Following the tip-off from Interpol Accra, a special police team located the victims and rescued them on September 16, 2025.

The operation also led to the arrest of the principal suspect and four accomplices:
Odubuasi David (Nigerian)
Yahaya Salifu (Ghanaian)
Sherifa Haruna (Ghanaian)
Ebenezer Ofosu (Ghanaian)

All five suspects are currently in police custody, while further investigations continue. The victims have since been reunited with their family in Ghana.

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, praised the officers for their professionalism and reaffirmed the force’s commitment to regional cooperation against human trafficking and transnational crimes, stressing that no cross-border criminal syndicate will evade justice.

Author

Toyibat Ajose

Toyibat is a highly motivated Mass Communication major and results-oriented professional with a robust foundation in media, education, and communication. Leveraging years of hands-on experience in journalism, she has honed her ability to craft compelling narratives, conduct thorough research, and deliver accurate and engaging content that resonates with diverse audiences.