Nigerian High Commission in Ghana takes custody of trafficked teenage girls

While disclosing that the victims will be reunited with their families in Nigeria, the commission stated that the suspect, Chukwudi Nwachukwu, who lured the girls…

The victims were rescued by officials of the Nigerian diaspora organisation, Ghana Chapter, led by its President, Prince Olayemi Akinwande. The victims, aged between 14 and 18 years, are at present being kept by the High Commission at No. 15, Circular Road, Cantonment, Accra. “Investigations revealed that the victims were deceived by the trafficker, who promised them restaurant jobs. It is worth noting that none of the victims have an international passport.

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