Twenty Ghanaian nationals suspected to be victims of human trafficking were rescued from a compound in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The group, consisting of 10 men and 10 women, was freed during a joint operation involving the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, the Ghana Police Service, and INTERPOL.
Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, revealed in a statement on Wednesday, August 20, that the raid followed a formal request for assistance from Ghanaian authorities. “On August 18, 2025, operatives of the Command successfully rescued 20 Ghanaians trafficked to Uyo, Akwa Ibom State,” she said.
Acting on credible intelligence, security forces raided a fenced building in Obio Etoi, Uyo Local Government Area, around 4:17 p.m. on Monday, August 18. “The operation led to the rescue of 10 males and 10 females, all confirmed as Ghanaian nationals. The victims appeared disoriented and have been unable to provide useful information, raising suspicions that they may have been hypnotized,” the statement added.
DSP John confirmed that investigations are ongoing and assured the public that further updates will be provided in due course.
