Acting on credible information, Operatives of Akwa Ibom State Police Command, has rescued 20 Ghanaians trafficked to Uyo, the state capital.
The human trafficking victims were rescued from a compound in Obio Etoi village, Uyo Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State after an operation that was a collaborative effort following a formal request for assistance from the Ghana Police Service and INTERPOL.
In a press release made available to journalists in Uyo by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, reveals that the trafficked persons include 10 males and 10 female.
“On Monday August 18, 2025, Operatives of the Command successfully surrounded a well-fenced building at approximately 1617 hours. The raid led to the rescue of 10 males and 10 females (names withheld), all confirmed to be Ghanaian nationals.
The victims presently appear disoriented and have been unable to provide useful information, leading investigators to suspect they may have been hypnotized.
Investigation is ongoing, and further developments will be communicated to the public as they become available.
