Twenty Ghanaians, comprising 10 females and 10 males, trafficked to the Uyo Local Government Area of Abia State, have been rescued by the operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, in a statement in Uyo on Wednesday, disclosed that the victims were rescued from a compound in Obio Etoi village, Uyo LGA, following a formal request for assistance from the Ghana Police Service and INTERPOL.

She said the operatives acting on credible information surrounded the well-fenced building at approximately 4 pm on Monday, adding that the raid led to the rescue of 10 males and 10 females (names withheld), all confirmed to be Ghanaian nationals.

The statement read, “On August 18, 2025, operatives of the command successfully rescued 20 Ghanians trafficked to Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

‘’The human trafficking victims were rescued from a compound in Obio Etoi village, Uyo Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, 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 approximately 1617 hours on Monday, August 18, 2025.”

The raid led to the rescue of 10 males and 10 females (names withheld), all confirmed to be Ghanaian nationals.’’

John said after the rescue, the victims appeared disoriented and unable to speak, adding that an investigation into the matter is still going on

‘’The victims presently appear disoriented and have been unable to provide useful information, leading investigators to suspect they might have been hypnotised.

‘’Investigation is ongoing, and further developments will be communicated to the public as they become available,’’ the statement added.