The Nigeria Police Force has rescued a Ghanaian national, Sammed Iddrisu, who was deceptively trafficked into Nigeria under the pretense of securing travel documents for migration to Europe. The successful operation was conducted by the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) in Abuja in collaboration with operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command.
According to a statement released by the police, the rescue mission was carried out on June 27, 2025, following actionable intelligence received from INTERPOL NCB Accra on June 16. Investigations revealed that on January 10, 2025, Sammed’s father, Mr. Nartey Louda, paid GHC 55,000 to a suspected trafficker known as Attah, who falsely promised to secure a French visa and other travel documents for his son.
Upon arriving in Abuja on June 25, 2025, the victim was held against his will and coerced into participating in illegal online schemes linked to the QNET pyramid scam—an international fraud ring often disguised as an e-commerce business. Another Ghanaian victim narrowly escaped and alerted authorities upon returning to Accra, triggering a coordinated international response.
The Nigerian police, working with INTERPOL, swiftly acted on the intelligence to locate and rescue the victim. He is now undergoing rehabilitation and reintegration, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the traffickers.
The Nigeria Police Force urges the public to remain cautious of fraudulent migration offers and to verify all travel arrangements through official government or diplomatic channels. Citizens are also encouraged to report suspicious activities through recognized law enforcement platforms.
This incident underscores the rising threat of cross-border human trafficking, online fraud rings, and the need for vigilant public awareness in tackling transnational crimes.
