The Ada West District Chief Executive has provided clarification regarding a group of school children intercepted in the Volta Region. He stated that the children were traveling to spend their vacation with their parents.
Earlier reports had suggested the children were victims of child trafficking. The District Chief Executive has denied these claims, stating they are not factual.
He explained that the children were living with their extended family relations. Their journey was intended to reunite them with their parents for the holiday period.
Security agencies intercepted the children during their travel. The exact location and date of the interception were not specified.
The District Chief Executive assured the public that the situation was a misunderstanding. He emphasized that no trafficking offense had occurred.
Further details regarding the interception and the children's journey are expected from official sources.