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By Efua Nessa
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that 28 Ghanaian nationals, mostly young people, who fell victim to a sophisticated human trafficking network, were rescued and safely repatriated from Côte d’Ivoire on Sunday, May 10, 2026. The operation was carried out successfully by security operatives in collaboration with officials from the Ghanaian Embassy in Abidjan.
According to a statement by the Ministry, the rescued individuals are now in Ghana and assisting authorities with further investigations. The Government of Ghana commended Ivorian authorities for their effective cooperation and intelligence sharing.
The Ministry cautioned Ghanaians to remain vigilant and avoid falling prey to human trafficking schemes. It emphasized that unlicensed recruitment agencies promising travel and job opportunities pose serious risks.
Members of the public are urged to verify the legitimacy of any job offers or advertisements with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment Relations, or Ghanaian diplomatic missions abroad to protect themselves from trafficking networks.