The Nigerian Commission in Ghana says it has rescued 11 teenage girls trafficked into the country for prostitution, saying they have been taken into custody.
The Commission also confirmed the arrest of the suspect, Chukwudi Nwachukwu, who lured the girls to Ghana under the pretence of working at a restaurant.
This is contained in a memo signed by the Acting High Commissioner, Nigeria High Commission, Accra, Ghana, lfedayo Moses Adeoye.
The victims listed in the memo include: Simi-Joy Ayuba, 16, Mary Noro Ezekiel, Salina Danjuma, 18, Gift Onyinyechi Odurukwe, 15, Divine Chimezie Asouzu, 15, Confidence Chimaka, 18, Miracle Oluebube, 17, Lovelyn Amarachuku, 17, and Happiness Odurukwe, 16. Simi John, 16, and Miracle Okoye, 15.
According to him, the High Commission had also taken custody of his passport, adding that police authorities were investigating the matter, and as soon as the investigation was completed, the High Commission would make arrangements to reunite them with their families in Nigeria.
