Thirty-three Ghanaians have been intercepted at a camp in Anyigba, Nigeria, following concerns that they may have been lured into a scheme promising travel to the United Kingdom. The group, consisting of 12 women and 21 men, was rounded up during a raid by a special team from Ghana. Relatives had reportedly raised concerns over repeated demands for additional money from some of those who had travelled to Nigeria.
According to reports, some of the Ghanaians had sold businesses and paid significant sums of money after being led to believe that their stay in Nigeria formed part of a process to secure travel to Europe. Some members of the group claimed they had paid as much as GH¢300,000 in the hope of travelling to the United Kingdom. The report did not specify how many Ghanaians had paid the large sums.
The Ghanaians had been staying at one of six reported camps in the Anyigba area. However, those rounded up reportedly denied that they were being prepared for illegal migration. Instead, some members of the group said they had travelled to Nigeria to participate in network marketing. The circumstances surrounding the group's travel to Nigeria and the activities at the camp remain under investigation.
The report, provided by GHOne TV journalist Peter Quao Adattor, raised concerns about the recruitment of Ghanaians through promises of opportunities abroad, particularly where prospective travellers are required to pay large sums of money. The story highlighted the risks associated with such schemes and the potential for exploitation.
The Ghanaians were reportedly rounded up on September 26, 2026, after relatives raised concerns over the large sums of money being demanded from them. The special team from Ghana conducted the raid, which resulted in the interception of the 33 Ghanaians. The report did not specify the current status of the intercepted individuals.
The incident has sparked concerns about the activities of recruitment agencies and individuals promising opportunities abroad to Ghanaians. Many Ghanaians have fallen victim to such schemes, which often promise unrealistic benefits and require large sums of money. The Ghanaian government has warned citizens about the risks associated with such schemes.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the group's travel to Nigeria and the activities at the camp is ongoing. The report has sparked a renewed call for caution among Ghanaians seeking opportunities abroad. Authorities have urged citizens to be vigilant and to report any suspicious activities to the relevant authorities.
Key points
- 33 Ghanaians were rounded up at a camp in Nigeria's Kogi State amid concerns over promises of travel to the UK.
- Some of the Ghanaians had paid significant sums of money, up to GH¢300,000, in the hope of travelling to the United Kingdom.
- The Ghanaians denied being prepared for illegal migration, saying they were in Nigeria for network marketing.
