An indegene of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, who was offered for sale on Facebook by a Lebanese, Wael Jerro, has been rescued.
Her rescue was announced on Twitter by the Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission , Abike Dabiri – Erewa, on Tuesday.
The Lebanese had earlier advertised the victim for sale with her Nigerian passport on a Facebook page , ‘ Buy and Sell in Lebanon ’.
The advert generated outrage from people on the social media especially Nigerians who called for the arrest of the suspect and rescue of the woman.
Dabiri – Erewa later announced the arrest of the suspect by the Lebanese government , whom she said also condemned the act .
She assured Nigerians that Busari would be rescued.
In a tweet on Tuesday accompanied by a video clip , the former house of representatives member said the victim had been rescued.
“ Update on Nigerian girl put up for sale by a Lebanese , Wael Jerro , on Facebook . She has been rescued and safely with officials of the Nigerian Mission in Beirut , ” she wrote
