Four trafficked Nigerian girls rescued from Mali prostitution ring
Four Nigerian girls, including a 14-year-old, have been rescued from a prostitution ring in Mali after being lured with false job promises. Read More: https://punchng.com/four-trafficked-nigerian-girls-rescued-from-mali-prostitution-ring/
On Monday, the Global Anti-Human Trafficking Organisation (GAHTO) and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) rescued four Nigerian girls from a human trafficking ring in Morila, Mali. The victims, including a 14-year-old minor, had been deceived with promises of jobs in gold mining and shops, only to be forced into prostitution.
The rescue came after a distress message posted by one of the girls via WhatsApp, which was intercepted by Geoffrey, Head of Operations at NAPTIP’s Uyo Command. The message, sent with the help of AI, read, "I am a Nigerian girl, trapped in Mali. My madam seized my passport and asked me to go and be doing hook-up. Please, our life is in danger."
Upon receiving the distress alert, Geoffrey collaborated with GAHTO founder Prosper Michael and a local Nigerian community leader to facilitate the girls' safe return to Nigeria. Sekinat, one of the survivors, expressed her shock upon discovering the truth about her supposed job. The girls are currently receiving medical care, rehabilitation, and counseling as they recover from their traumatic experiences.
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