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Nigeria Rescues 78 Trafficking Victims from Ivory Coast

5/19/2025

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Nigerian authorities have successfully repatriated 78 citizens, mostly women and girls, from Ivory Coast, rescuing them from the horrors of human trafficking. The victims, aged 13 to 30, bore visible signs of abuse and malnutrition. In a decisive move, two suspected traffickers were arrested, while a manhunt for additional suspects intensifies. Nigeria remains steadfast in its fight against this grave global issue.

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Story summary

Nigerian authorities have successfully repatriated 78 citizens, mostly women and girls, from Ivory Coast, rescuing them from the horrors of human trafficking. The victims, aged 13 to 30, bore visible signs of abuse and malnutrition. In a decisive move, two suspected traffickers were arrested, while a manhunt for additional suspects intensifies. Nigeria remains steadfast in its fight against this grave global issue.