Misornu Safety Centre educates rescued youth on security.
Accra, Jan. 23, GNA – Mr David Eklu, Executive Director of MISORNU Safety Centre, on Tuesday interacted with more than 20 young persons rescued from an alleged job scam and human trafficking operation in Ho, Volta Region.
The engagement took place at the Police Intelligence Directorate Headquarters in Accra, following reports of over 100 young people being rescued after being lured under the pretext of securing jobs with a company identified by victims as QNET.
Mr Eklu, a retired Deputy Commissioner of Police, explained that MISORNU Safety Centre was a Ghanaian non-governmental organisation focused on promoting a proactive “safety-first mindset and culture”, particularly among young people.
He said the organisation’s work was not about apportioning blame but about prevention through awareness, asking questions, and seeking advice from the right persons or institutions”, he noted.
Mr Eklu cautioned young people to verify all job and travel offers through credible and traceable sources before making financial commitments or embarking on journeys.
He advised them to prioritise personal safety by asking critical questions, sharing information with trusted family members or community leaders, and seeking guidance from recognised institutions when in doubt.
Mr Eklu encouraged the survivors to treat their experiences as a learning opportunity and to educate their peers, warning that silence, secrecy and rushed decisions often made young people vulnerable to exploitation and abuse.
Over the past two weeks, the Police Intelligence Directorate of the Ghana Police Service has rescued more than 100 young persons aged between 20 and 35 from two separate locations in Ho.
According to the victims, they were lured through social media platforms, including Facebook and TikTok, with promises of employment, online learning opportunities in foreign universities, opportunities to join foreign football clubs, and the sale of products described as Chi Pendant and other QNET-related items.
Some survivors disclosed that they paid amounts ranging from GHS10,000 to GHS15,000, often without informing family members or trusted contacts, before travelling abruptly to Ho.
Mr Eklu commended officers of the Police Intelligence Directorate for their swift intervention, describing their actions as life-saving.
He praised the professionalism with which the victims were handled, including the provision of care and the coordination of their safe reunion with families.
MISORNU Safety Centre used the opportunity to renew its call for stronger public awareness on job scams, trafficking tactics and everyday personal security, particularly among young people increasingly targeted through digital platforms.
By Eric Appah Marfo.
