Twenty-eight Ghanaian nationals, mostly young people, have been rescued from a sophisticated human trafficking network in Côte d'Ivoire and safely repatriated to Ghana on May 10, 2026.

According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the successful operation was conducted by Ivorian security operatives in collaboration with officials from the Ghana Embassy in Abidjan.

The victims arrived back in Ghana on May 10, 2026 and are now assisting authorities with ongoing investigations.

The Ministry commended the Ivorian authorities for their effective partnership.

"The rescued human trafficking victims are safely in Ghana and currently assisting with further investigations.

"The government of Ghana conveys commendation to Ivorian authorities for the effective collaboration and shared intelligence," they stated.

The release asserted that the Mahama Administration has pledged to dismantle such criminal networks.

They further urged Ghanaians to remain vigilant against trafficking schemes, especially those involving unlicensed recruitment agencies promising jobs abroad.

The public should verify any offers with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment Relations, or Ghana's diplomatic missions to avoid falling prey.

The Ministry emphasised that the welfare of all Ghanaians remains its utmost priority.

"All efforts are being deployed to bring the masterminds to justice and protect our citizens.

"The public is encouraged to confirm the validation of any advertisement/offer with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment Relations and Ghana's diplomatic missions abroad to avoid falling prey," they said.