The Ghana Police Service in Koforidua has arrested thirteen suspected prostitutes—twelve of them Nigerian nationals—alongside a landlord and a bouncer, in a major operation targeting alleged human trafficking and organised prostitution.
The suspects are being investigated for a range of offences, including human trafficking, assault, operating a brothel, allowing a minor to engage in prostitution, and trading in prostitution.
The arrests followed a formal complaint lodged on Thursday, February 6, 2026, by a victim identified as Godwill, a 30-year-old Nigerian national and commercial sex worker residing at Nsukwao in Koforidua.
Briefing the media, the Municipal Police Commander, Superintendent Ransford Nsiah, said the complainant reported that she was trafficked from Nigeria to Ghana by her alleged mistress, Christabel Simon Monday, also a Nigerian national, under the pretext of engaging in prostitution.
According to the complainant, she was subjected to a strict daily sales target of ¢400 from prostitution activities. On the day of the incident, she was only able to raise ¢250, which her alleged mistress and her boyfriend, Simon Kwarteng, reportedly rejected.
She further alleged that she was physically assaulted by the two suspects for failing to meet the target.
Acting on the complaint, police launched investigations and proceeded to Dabiasem, a suburb of New Juaben, where Christabel Simon Monday was arrested. Further operations at the location led to the uncovering of a suspected brothel allegedly operated by Omari Gyamfi, the landlord of the premises.
At the facility, police found twelve additional Nigerian females, including a 15-year-old minor, residing at the location and allegedly engaging in prostitution. Quantities of unused condoms were also retrieved during the operation.
Police say the minor has since been separated from the group for her protection, and arrangements are being made in collaboration with relevant social welfare agencies to ensure her safety and welfare.
All suspects are currently in police custody assisting with investigations and are expected to be arraigned before court once investigations are concluded.
The Ghana Police Service has reiterated its commitment to combating human trafficking, protecting children and other vulnerable persons, and enforcing the laws of Ghana without fear or favour. The Police have also urged the public to report suspected cases of human trafficking, child abuse, and related criminal activities to the nearest police station.
Source: paqmediagh/Peter Quao Adattor
