A total of 28 Ghanaians, the majority of them young people, have been brought back home after being rescued from a human trafficking ring operating in Côte d’Ivoire.
The operation that led to their freedom was jointly executed by Ivorian security personnel and officials from Ghana’s Embassy in Abidjan, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Accra.
The ministry explained that the victims are now safely in Ghana and are cooperating with authorities as investigations continue into the network behind their exploitation.
It also praised the Ivorian authorities for what it described as strong coordination and timely intelligence sharing, which contributed to the success of the rescue mission.
“The government assures that all efforts are being deployed to dismantle these criminal networks and bring the masterminds to justice,” the statement said.
Authorities have since renewed warnings to the public, urging Ghanaians to be cautious of recruitment offers that appear attractive but come from unlicensed agents, especially those promising travel and employment opportunities outside the country.
The ministry further advised that all such job advertisements or travel offers should be verified through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment Relations, or Ghana’s diplomatic missions before any commitments are made.
“The welfare of all Ghanaians remains our utmost priority,” it said.
In a separate case, 44 Ghanaians who were trafficked to Nigeria under the pretext of opportunities connected to a QNET-linked scheme have also been returned to Ghana.
The group, made up of 27 men and 17 women, arrived by bus on March 20, 2026, after being rescued from suspected trafficking camps located in Akwa Ibom State.
Reports indicate that most of them left Ghana in December last year in search of better prospects, but were later intercepted by Nigerian police during an anti-trafficking operation before their repatriation.
