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A new taskforce has been established by the UK police to investigate sexual abuse claims associated with notorious financier Jeffrey Epstein. This initiative arises from recently disclosed materials by the US Department of Justice, targeting allegations of abuse, exploitation, and trafficking in the UK.
Three Nigerian girls who were victims of human trafficking have been rescued from Mali and brought back to Nigeria. The girls, identified as Linda, Bella, and Joy, were saved through the joint efforts of anti-trafficking groups.
The Department of State Services (DSS) has successfully liberated 44 Ghanaian citizens from a trafficking ring that misleads foreign nationals with false job offers. The victims were returned safely to Ghana's capital, Accra, following coordinated efforts between Nigerian and Ghanaian authorities.
The Ghanaian government has successfully freed 44 citizens from a human trafficking operation in Nigeria. The victims were tricked into leaving Ghana under the guise of job offers.
The Akwa Ibom State Government has successfully repatriated 44 Ghanaian nationals, who were victims of human trafficking, back to Ghana. This group, consisting of 27 men and 17 women, was rescued from trafficking camps in the state.
Authorities in Akwa Ibom State have dismantled a human trafficking ring, rescuing seven victims and arresting four suspects. The operation intercepted a vehicle transporting individuals suspected to be trafficked during a stop-and-search initiative.
A joint law enforcement operation in Ghana has resulted in the capture of twelve Nigerian nationals implicated in organized cyber fraud and human trafficking. Six additional suspects are still on the run, linked to immigration violations.
In a significant anti-fraud operation in Accra, the Ghana Immigration Service apprehended 93 Nigerian nationals and rescued 73 individuals subjected to torture by a sophisticated internet fraud group operating from a residential estate.
The Edo State Migration Agency has reported the conviction of 35 traffickers and the successful rescue of 393 victims of human trafficking during 2025. The agency is committed to combating this crime within the state.
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has achieved a notable conviction of a couple involved in operating a baby factory in Ondo State, following an 11-year legal battle.
Ghana's Foreign Minister, Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa, has confirmed the deaths of 55 Ghanaians who were reportedly fighting in Ukraine. He emphasized the distressing nature of these losses and the need for vigilance against illegal recruitment practices.
A prominent figure linked to a network that has trafficked over 1,000 Kenyans to enlist in Russia's army has been charged with human trafficking. Festus Omwamba, the alleged mastermind, was apprehended in a border town and brought to court.
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) successfully rescued 184 individuals believed to be victims of human trafficking during operations in Plateau State. Five of those rescued are currently receiving rehabilitation services while several suspects are facing prosecution.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, former Duke of York and son of Queen Elizabeth II, faces serious allegations regarding witnessing the torture of a young girl aged between six and eight. These accusations emerged from the Epstein files, linking him to Ghislaine Maxwell's illicit activities.
A pregnant bar owner and another woman have been apprehended in Plateau State for reportedly trafficking three girls to Ghana. The victims, aged 18 to 19, were allegedly deceived into prostitution under false pretenses.
