The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has received 105 Nigerians rescued during an operation targeting cybercrime syndicates in Ghana, with 14 other Nigerians still undergoing processing for repatriation.
The operation, coordinated by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), followed a request from Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority and involved Nigerian security, intelligence and law enforcement agencies working with their Ghanaian counterparts.
According to NAPTIP, the Ghanaian authorities rescued 119 Nigerians during the operation, but only 105 had been repatriated to Nigeria as of Monday, October 12, 2026.
The agency did not disclose the identities of the rescued Nigerians, the locations where they were found, the nature of the alleged cybercrime operations or whether arrests had been made in connection with the syndicates.
Receiving the returnees on behalf of the Federal Government, NAPTIP Director-General Binta Lami Adamu Bello assured them of their safety and urged them to remain calm while authorities conducted profiling and arranged their reintegration.
She said the agency would work to protect their dignity and welfare and provide assistance based on their individual circumstances.
The operation involved NAPTIP, the Nigeria Immigration Service, the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, the Department of State Services, the National Intelligence Agency, the Nigerian High Commission in Ghana and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, among other partners.
NAPTIP also acknowledged the support of Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority, the Ghana Immigration Service and the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency in facilitating the operation.
The agency said the collaboration demonstrated the importance of international cooperation in tackling human trafficking and related forms of exploitation.
However, it did not establish in its statement whether all 119 Nigerians had been victims of human trafficking, whether they were allegedly forced to participate in cybercrime activities or whether some were suspected of involvement in the operations.
NAPTIP said the returnees would undergo screening and profiling to determine their individual circumstances and the appropriate protection and support required.
The agency also warned Nigerians against accepting suspicious employment offers, scholarships and other opportunities abroad, particularly those involving unrealistic promises, unclear job descriptions or questionable recruitment arrangements.
It urged prospective migrants to verify opportunities before travelling overseas to avoid situations that could expose them to exploitation.
The latest repatriation underscores the growing need for cooperation among Nigerian and foreign authorities in addressing cross-border criminal operations and protecting Nigerians abroad.
NAPTIP said it would continue to strengthen partnerships with security agencies and international organisations to combat human trafficking and related crimes.
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