The Nation Newspaper 18 teenage Nigerian girls forced into prostitution rescued from human traffickers in Ghana
More than 18 Nigerian girls whose age range between 16 and 18 years have been rescued from human traffickers in a daring operation by local security guards in
The victims were said to have revealed that they were beaten, molested and forced into prostitution without pay.One of the sisters said: “We were lured with promise of better life and education in Ghana, but we ended up in a nightmare.The rescue operation highlights the pervasive and alarming issue of human trafficking in Nigeria.
“We need to provide opportunities for our children and ensure that they are not vulnerable to false promises,” said a government official who did not want his name mentioned. The task force will work with security agencies and other stakeholders to identify and prosecute traffickers as well as provide support to victims.
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