The Upper East Regional Police Command has arrested three suspects for allegedly trafficking young women from Nigeria to Ghana and forcing them into prostitution at Gbane, a community in the Talensi District.
The suspects have been identified as Peace Agbede, Favour Sunday Udo, and Faith Levy.
According to the Police, preliminary investigations revealed that Peace Agbede met one of the victims in Nigeria and promised to help her pursue a career in Ghana’s movie industry because of her beauty. Believing the promise, the victim travelled with her to Ghana.
However, upon arriving in Ghana, the suspect allegedly failed to fulfil her promise. Instead, she allegedly took the victim to the mining community of Gbane-Tongo, where she was forced into prostitution.
Police said the victim was required to pay GHC 400 daily to her alleged trafficker.
Investigators further disclosed that after the victim gave birth on June 26, 2026, Peace Agbede and her alleged accomplice, Favour Sunday Udo, reportedly approached her and attempted to convince her to sell her newborn baby to an interested buyer for GHC 20,000.
A search of Peace Agbede’s room led to the recovery of six sales record books bearing the names Esther, Mary, Bright, and Silver, as well as 265 unused condoms.
Police also rescued four female victims aged between 18 and 20.
The three suspects are currently in Police custody and are expected to be arraigned before court to face the appropriate charges.
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