Akwa Ibom Police Rescue 20 Ghanaians Trafficked to Uyo

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have rescued 20 Ghanaians, 10 females and 10 males, who were trafficked to Uyo Local Government Area of the state.

The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement issued in Uyo on Wednesday. She said the victims were rescued from a compound in Obio Etoi village, following a formal request for assistance from the Ghana Police Service and INTERPOL.

According to the statement, the operation was carried out around 4:17 p.m. on Monday, August 18, 2025, after operatives, acting on credible intelligence, surrounded the well-fenced building.

“On August 18, 2025, operatives of the Command successfully rescued 20 Ghanaians trafficked to Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

The victims, made up of 10 males and 10 females (names withheld), were rescued from a compound in Obio Etoi village after a joint operation following a request for assistance from the Ghana Police Service and INTERPOL,” the statement read.

DSP John noted that the victims appeared disoriented after the rescue, raising concerns they may have been hypnotised.

“The victims presently appear disoriented and have been unable to provide useful information, leading investigators to suspect they may have been hypnotised. Investigation is ongoing, and further developments will be communicated to the public as they become available,” she added.

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