Tag: Côte d’Ivoire
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Nigerian Survivors Rescued From Sex Slavery Recount Côte d’Ivoire Ordeal
By Opeyemi Adelakun Promises of bakery work and better wages in Abidjan turned into months of captivity for five Nigerian women who were rescued from a human trafficking ring in Côte d’Ivoire this week. The survivors, identified as Monica, 17; Juliet, 18; Rejoice, 25; Joy, 22; and Monica Tamah, 38, said traffickers exploited their search…
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FG Secures Release of Six Nigerians Jailed in Côte d’Ivoire
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Federal Government has secured the release of six Nigerian nationals who had been detained in the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire since October 2025 over alleged economic-related offences. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the development in a statement issued on Friday by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, attributing the breakthrough to sustained…
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Ondo Police Bust Human Trafficking Ring, Rescue 21-Year-Old Victim from Côte d’Ivoire
By Paul Joseph The Ondo State Police Command has dismantled a human trafficking syndicate operating within the state, rescuing a 21-year-old woman who was lured abroad and forced into prostitution. The breakthrough was announced in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Adebowale…
