A Nigerian trafficking victim in Guinea, Abolarin Ayobami Seun, has raised an alarm over their dire situation after being lured from Nigeria and forced into labor. Seun, who is currently trapped in Guinea Conakry, sent a desperate message to human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, begging for urgent intervention and rescue.
At the moment, SaharaReporters has not confirmed Seun’s gender but is actively gathering more details about the case.
“I Am in Grave Danger,” Says Nigerian Trafficking Victim in Guinea
In an emotional plea, Seun described the horrific conditions they are facing in Guinea Conakry after being trafficked.
- “I am being held against my will in Guinea Conakry, Guinea, after being trafficked from Nigeria,” Seun revealed.
The victim explained that they were transported by land and are now subjected to exploitative labor with no escape.
- “I am in grave danger, and I fear for my life. I am reaching out to you as a respected advocate for human rights and social justice, hoping that you can use your platform to help me.”
Seun pleaded for immediate action:
- “Time is of the essence, and I fear that if nothing is done soon, I may be lost forever.”
The victim also assured that they are willing to provide any necessary information to facilitate their rescue.
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Human Trafficking in West Africa: A Growing Crisis
The case of the Nigerian trafficking victim in Guinea highlights the worsening human trafficking crisis in West Africa. Many Nigerians, in search of better opportunities, fall prey to fraudulent agents who deceive them with fake job offers.
Recent Human Trafficking Cases Involving Nigerians
- Odunayo Eniola Isaac – A Nigerian woman trafficked to Iraq, where she was tortured for nearly two years without pay. She was later rescued in January 2025 after SaharaReporters exposed her case.
- Three Nigerian women—Adetunji Opeyemi Elizabeth, Aladetan Rachael Tinuola, and Adebayo Blessing Favour—were imprisoned in Baghdad, Iraq, for lacking residence permits and begged the Nigerian government to help them return home.
- In January 2025, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) stopped 13 Nigerian women from being trafficked to Iraq for suspected labor and sexual exploitation.
Urgent Action Needed to Save the Nigerian Trafficking Victim in Guinea
There is an urgent need for the Nigerian government, human rights organizations, and concerned individuals to take immediate steps to rescue the Nigerian trafficking victim in Guinea before it’s too late.
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