The Ghana Police Service in Koforidua has arrested 13 suspected sex workers—12 of whom are Nigerian nationals—along with a landlord and a bouncer, in a major operation targeting human trafficking and related criminal activities.
The suspects are being investigated for 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 30-year-old Nigerian national identified as Godwill, a commercial sex worker residing at Nsukwao in Koforidua.
According to the Municipal Police Commander, Superintendent Ransford Nsiah, the complainant reported that she had been trafficked from Nigeria to Ghana by her alleged “madam”, Christabel Simon Monday, also a Nigerian national, for the purpose of prostitution.
She told police that she was subjected to a daily sales target of GHS400 from prostitution activities. On the day of the incident, she was only able to raise GHS250, which her alleged trafficker and her boyfriend, Simon Kwarteng, reportedly refused to accept.
The victim further alleged that she was physically assaulted by the two suspects for failing to meet the daily target.
Following the complaint, police launched investigations and proceeded to Dabiasem, a suburb of New Juaben, where Christabel Simon Monday was arrested.
During the operation, police uncovered a brothel facility allegedly operated by the landlord, Omari Gyamfi. At the premises, officers found 12 additional Nigerian females, including a 15-year-old minor, living and engaging in prostitution.
Police also retrieved quantities of unused condoms from the facility.
The minor has since been separated from the group for protection, and arrangements are being made in collaboration with relevant social welfare agencies to ensure her safety and rehabilitation.
All suspects are currently in police custody, assisting with investigations, and are expected to be arraigned before court upon the completion of investigations.
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 further urged the public to report suspected cases of human trafficking, child exploitation, and related criminal activities to the nearest police station to help curb these crimes.
