The Upper East Regional Police Command has arrested three suspects for allegedly trafficking young women and forcing them into prostitution at Gbane, a mining community in the Talensi District.
The suspects, identified as Peace Agbede, Favour Sunday Udo and Faith Levy, are currently in police custody and are expected to be arraigned before court.
According to the police, preliminary investigations indicate that the principal suspect, Peace Agbede, lured one of the victims from Nigeria to Ghana with the promise of helping her pursue a career in the Ghanaian film industry.
Investigators said the suspect convinced the victim to travel to Ghana by claiming she would be introduced to opportunities in the movie industry because of her appearance.
However, upon her arrival, the promise was allegedly abandoned, and the victim was instead taken to Gbane-Tongo, where she was reportedly forced into prostitution.
Police said the victim was required to pay GH¢400 daily to her alleged trafficker.
“The victim is made to pay Four Hundred Ghana Cedis (GH¢400.00) a day to her madam, suspect Peace Agbede,” the police stated.
Investigators further disclosed that the victim became pregnant during the alleged trafficking operation and gave birth on June 26, 2026.
According to the police, shortly after the birth, Peace Agbede and her alleged accomplice, Favour Sunday Udo, visited the victim and attempted to persuade her to sell the newborn baby.
Police allege that the suspects sought to arrange the sale of the infant to an interested buyer for GH¢20,000.
A search conducted in 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.
During the operation, police rescued four female victims between the ages of 18 and 20. The victims are expected to receive the necessary care and support while investigations continue.
The Upper East Regional Police Command said investigations are ongoing and that the suspects will be brought before the court to face the appropriate charges.
