As reported by Punch News, several Nigerians rescued from trafficking networks in Côte d’Ivoire said they were lured with promises of well-paying jobs before being forced into commercial sex work.
The victims, including teenagers and young women, said traffickers exploited their search for better opportunities and transported them to the neighbouring country. They were later rescued during a joint operation involving the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Ivorian authorities, and the Global Anti-Human Trafficking Organisation (GAHTO).
One survivor said she accepted what she believed was a bakery job in Abuja but was instead taken to Côte d’Ivoire, where she and others were held against their will and closely monitored. Another victim said she was forced into prostitution after discovering that the promised job did not exist.
GAHTO said the victims were rescued after months of exploitation and urged Nigerians to verify overseas job offers through the appropriate government agencies before travelling. The organisation also called for stronger cooperation among governments and security agencies to combat human trafficking and bring those responsible to justice.
Source: Punch News
https://punchng.com/fake-job-offers-lured-us-into-cote-d-ivoire-sex-slavery-survivors/
