The Police Command in Akwa Ibom says it has rescued 20 Ghanaians trafficked from Ghana in a compound in Obio Etoro village in Uyo Local Government Area of the state.
DSP Timfon John, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Uyo on Wednesday.
John said the operatives of the Command acting on credible information successful rescued the victims on Monday, Aug.18.
She said the operation was a collaborative effort following a formal request for assistance from the Ghana Police Service and Interpol.
“The victims were rescued from a compound in Obio Etoi village, in Uyo after an operation that was a collaborative effort following a formal request for assistance from the Ghana Police Service and Interpol.
“Acting on credible information, Operatives, surrounded a well-fenced building at about 4:17 p.m., on Monday, Aug.18.
“The raid led to the rescue of 10 males and 10 females (names withheld), all confirmed to be Ghanaian nationals,” she said.
John said that the victims appeared disoriented and had been unable to provide useful information, leading investigators to suspect they may have been hypnotised.
The Command’s spokesperson said that investigation was ongoing and further developments would be communicated to the public as they become available.
