The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has rescued 60 victims of human trafficking between September 5 and 19.
At a media briefing in Accra on Saturday, Commissioner of Police (COP) Lydia Yaako Donkor, Director-General of the CID, said 41 of the victims foreign nationals were rescued in Ghana, while 19 others were rescued abroad.
“All rescued persons have since been handed over to the appropriate authorities for reintegration with their families,” she confirmed.
COP Donkor revealed that traffickers often lure victims with promises of lucrative jobs abroad but exploit them upon arrival. She explained that many now adopt sophisticated methods, transiting victims through multiple countries to avoid detection.
She assured the public that the Police Service remains committed to combating human trafficking and warned against dubious recruitment practices.
“No legitimate recruitment agency will require people to travel by road through several countries as part of an employment process. Individuals must always verify the authenticity of such offers before committing themselves,” she cautioned.
The CID boss stressed that luring or recruiting people under false pretences constitutes a criminal offence and offenders would face the full rigours of the law.
She urged victims to promptly report cases to the nearest police station for assistance and appealed for collective efforts to tackle the menace.
“This fight requires unity. Families, communities, and survivors must share their experiences to help prevent others from falling victim,” COP Donkor said.
