Nigerian Girls Ferried From Mile 2 To Porto- Novo, Then To Ghana For Prostitution

Details have emerged how 11 teenage Nigerian girls were ferried by boat from Mile 2 waterside in Lagos to Porto-Novo, from where they were transported by road to Ghana for prostitution.

These details were offered by the Nigerian High Commission in Ghana which rescued them and also arrested into custody the suspect behind the traffic, Chukwudi Nwachukwu.

Nwachukwu allegedly deceived them that they would be working in a restaurant in Ghana before forcing them into prostitution.

A memo, signed by the Acting High Commissioner, Nigeria High Commission, Accra, Ghana,  lfedayo Moses Adeoye, listed the victims thus: Simi-Joy Ayuba, 16, Mary Noro Ezekiel, Salina Danjuma, 18, Gift Onyinyechi Odurukwe, 15, Divine Chimezie Asouzu, 15, Confidence Chimaka, 18, Miracle Oluebube, 17, Lovelyn Amarachuku, 17, and Happiness Odurukwe, 16. Simi John, 16, and Miracle Okoye, 15.

“We have the honour to report that the Nigeria High Commission, Accra, has taken custody of the eleven (11) trafficked Nigerian girls who were rescued on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Wiennbba, Central Region, Ghana”, said Adeoye..

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“Aged between 14 and 18 years, the victims are at present being kept by the High Commission at No. 15, Circular Road, Cantonment, Accra, after their rescue by the Nigerian diaspora organisation, Ghana Chapter, led by its President, Prince Olayemi Akinwande.

“They are healthy and hearty and are currently receiving support, care, counselling, and food provided by the mission.

“We also wish to report that the alleged kingpin of human trafficking who brought the girls to Ghana, Mr. Chukwudi Virginus Nwachukwu, has been arrested.

“He is being detained at the Ghana Police headquarters in Accra, Ghana.

“The High Commission has also taken custody of his passport. Police authorities are investigating the matter, and as soon as the investigation is completed, the High Commission will make arrangements to reunite them with their families in Nigeria.

“Investigations revealed that the victims were deceived by the trafficker, who promised them restaurant jobs. It is worth noting that none of the victims have an international passport.

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“They claimed they were ferried by boat from mile 2 waterside in Lagos to Porto-Novo, from where they were transported by road to Ghana.

“Upon arrival in Ghana, they claimed they were forced into prostitution after undergoing ritual oaths.”