Two Nigerian girls have escaped from a human trafficking ring in Ghana, where they were forced into prostitution. The girls, who were lured with promises of employment, recounted their harrowing experiences at the hands of their traffickers.
One of the girls, who chose to remain anonymous, said, “I was told there were job opportunities in Ghana, but when we got there, we were forced into prostitution. We were subjected to occultic threats, physical abuse, and starvation when we refused to comply.”
The girls identified their traffickers as “Oga Sunny” and “Miss Mary” and revealed that there are over 30 others still being held captive in an apartment in Accra, Ghana. They escaped from the apartment and sought refuge at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Accra, where they were rescued by Chief Calistus, chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Organization (NIDO) Ghana.
The authorities have been alerted, and efforts are being made to apprehend the culprits and rescue the remaining victims. The girls are currently in safe custody, and arrangements are being made to return them to Nigeria and hand them over to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP).
The incident highlights the ongoing issue of human trafficking in West Africa, with many victims being lured with false promises of employment or a better life. The Nigerian government and international organizations have been working to combat human trafficking, but more needs to be done to protect vulnerable individuals and bring perpetrators to justice.
