The Ghana Police Service has intensified efforts to combat human trafficking through strengthened collaboration with transport operators, following a high-level engagement with executives of the Nigeria Transport Association in Ghana.
The meeting was led by the Director-General of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Lydia Yaako Donkor, who underscored the importance of partnerships with key stakeholders in preventing human trafficking. She highlighted that transport operators play a crucial frontline role since traffickers often rely on transport networks to move victims across borders and within the sub-region.
COP Donkor urged transport operators to remain vigilant and proactive, stressing that timely reporting of suspicious activities can significantly support law enforcement efforts and help curb the crime.
During the engagement, the Deputy Director-General of CID, Solomon Ayawine Aboninga, sensitized participants on common indicators of human trafficking, while the Director of the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit, William Ayaregah, encouraged prompt reporting of suspected cases to ensure swift intervention.
Responding on behalf of the transport operators, the Association’s Deputy Secretary, Prince Rotimi Adeye, assured the CID leadership of their full cooperation. He pledged the Association’s commitment to working closely with the police to help reduce human trafficking activities in Ghana and the wider region.
The engagement forms part of ongoing initiatives aimed at strengthening preventive measures, enhancing public awareness, and building collaborative networks to combat human trafficking effectively.
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