Nigeria, Aug. 20 -- The police in Akwa Ibom State have rescued 20 Ghanaians allegedly trafficked into the state.

Timfon John, the police spokesperson in the state, disclosed this in a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES on Wednesday.

Ms John, a deputy superintendent of police, said the victims were rescued on Monday in a compound in Obio Etoi, Uyo Local Government Area of the state.

The operation leading to the rescue was a collaborative effort following a request for assistance from the Ghana Police Service and the International Police.

"Acting on credible information, operatives surrounded a well-fenced building at 4:17 p.m. on Monday, 18 August, 2025. The raid led to the rescue of 10 males and 10 females, all confirmed to be Ghanaian n...