The Akwa Ibom State Government has handed over forty four Ghanaian nationals rescued from human trafficking camps in the state to officials of their home country.
A statement from the Government Press Unit on Friday said the victims, comprising 27 males and 17 females, were rescued from camps at Umo Ekpo, Ifuho community in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area, and Ekpri Nsukara community in Uyo Local Government Area of the state.
Handing over the victims to an official of the Ghana High Commission, Mr Leslie Lawson, the State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Princess Emem Ibanga, reiterated the government’s commitment to safeguarding lives and maintaining a secure environment.
Ibanga explained that the victims were held in unhealthy conditions after being defrauded, coerced, and lured into the state with promises of better opportunities in Europe.
She added that following their rescue, the state government provided care and support for the victims and initiated processes for their safe return to Ghana to reunite with their families.
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