Chairman/chief executive of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has announced that Ajayi Omolola, who was trafficked to Lebanon, has been rescued.
Mrs Dabiri-Erewa said on Twitter on Monday evening that Ms Ajayi is now with the Nigerian Ambassador in Beirut, Lebanon, Goni Bura.
“Breaking news. Update on the viral video of trafficked Nigerian girl in Lebanon. She is now happily in the hands of the Nigerian Amb in Beirut, received warmly and happy to be in safe hands. She will be home soon by God’s grace .🙏🏿,” she said.
“The alleged trafficker has been arrested and will be handed over to NAPTIP.The family of the lady have been traced ..Kwara Gov is personally on the matter. All hands on deck to ensure the trafficked lady returns.”
Ajayi’s plight became known after she made a video from Lebanon. The 23-year-old said in the video that she was tricked into going to Lebanon to teach English Language but was converted into slavery.
A Lebanese and two Nigerians have been arrested in Kwara in connection with the incident.
