Ghana Police has intercepted a bus being transported to the Oti region which has sparked conversation of a possible child trafficking.
A video shared online by UTV Ghana captured the bus that was intercepted by the police and the children were reportedly taken to the police station as investigations were underway.
The Benz bus with a registration number GR-3215 E was from emanating from Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa’s constituency, North Tongu with the children believed to be transported to another community for some child labour.
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Ghana police reportedly intercepts bus full of children being transported to the Oti region
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According to the UTV reporter who covered the incident some unknown persons explained that the children were aboard from school due to vacation and had to return to their homes.
However, one 24-year old among the children said his parent owns a boat in a fishing community nearby and usually offer their support to their fishing activities.
Many have attributed the remarks made by the 24-year old as corroborating the allegations of child trafficking and that investigations into the matter are needed to unravel the truthfulness of the claims.
The driver of the bus also said his services were only requested for and has no idea about the children being trafficked, an excuse debunked by many who believe the driver is a potential culprit and must be investigated.
