The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons ([NAPTIP](https://www.naptip.gov.ng)) confirmed on Monday that 105 Nigerian victims were returned from Ghana after a joint operation targeting cyber‑crime networks, aligning with the citizen‑focused policies of [President Bola Tinubu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bola_Tinubu).
**What prompted the joint effort?**
The operation was set in motion after the [Ghana Cyber Security Authority](https://csa.gov.gh) alerted Nigerian officials about suspected trafficking activities. The alert was relayed to the [Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA)](https://www.presidency.gov.ng/), which then coordinated the rescue mission.
**Which agencies took part?**
NAPTIP led a coalition that included the Nigeria Immigration Service, the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, the Department of State Services, the National Intelligence Agency, the Nigerian High Commission in Ghana, and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria. Civil society groups and international partners also welcomed the development.
**What were the results?**
Ghanaian authorities reported rescuing 119 Nigerians; 105 were immediately repatriated, while the remaining 14 are undergoing processing. Director‑General Hajia Binta Adamu‑Bello received the returnees on behalf of the Federal Government, assuring them of safety and outlining forthcoming profiling and reintegration measures.
**How did NAPTIP respond?**
Adamu‑Bello praised the collaboration of Ghanaian bodies—including the Cyber Security Authority, Ghana Immigration Service, and the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency—and thanked the Office of the National Security Adviser and all Nigerian security agencies for their role. She reiterated NAPTIP’s commitment to protect the dignity of returnees and to provide tailored assistance.
**What warning was issued to Nigerians?**
The agency cautioned citizens to exercise extreme vigilance when considering overseas job offers, scholarships, or other opportunities. Potential victims were urged to reject proposals that promise unrealistic benefits, lack clear job descriptions, or involve suspicious recruitment processes.
The operation underscores Nigeria’s dedication to combating human trafficking and safeguarding its citizens abroad.