The Akwa Ibom State Government has rescued 44 Ghanaian nationals from human trafficking camps in the state.
Authorities formally transferred the victims to officials of the Ghana High Commission at an official ceremony in Uyo.
The intervention ranks among the most significant anti-trafficking operations conducted in Akwa Ibom State in recent months.
The State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Princess Emem Ibanga, presided over the handover ceremony.
She used the occasion to restate the government’s commitment to security and citizen protection.
“This successful operation is not an isolated achievement, it reflects the deliberate and strategic commitment of Governor Umo Eno towards safeguarding lives and maintaining a secure environment for all residents.”
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Appreciation
Leslie Lawson, the official representative of the Ghana High Commission, expressed appreciation to the Akwa Ibom State Government for its prompt and effective rescue operation.
He confirmed that arrangements were in place to reunite all victims with their families in Ghana.
Lawson additionally called on the rescued individuals to actively support awareness campaigns led by Ghana’s Ministry of Youth and Sports targeting human trafficking and irregular migration across the sub-region.
The operation spanned two active camp facilities across two separate local government areas of Uyo and Ikot Ekpene.
The rescue confirms that trafficking syndicates have established structured, multi-site operational networks within Akwa Ibom State.
The existence of coordinated camps in both Ikot Ekpene and Uyo indicates a level of organisational sophistication that demands sustained intelligence-led security response.
