The Upper East Regional Police Command has arrested three suspects for allegedly trafficking young women into Ghana for prostitution and attempting to facilitate the sale of a newborn baby in the Talensi District.
The suspects, identified as Peace Agbede, Favour Sunday Udo and Faith Levy, are in police custody and are expected to be arraigned before court after investigations.
In a statement, the police said preliminary investigations revealed 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 movie industry because of her beauty.
However, upon her arrival in Ghana, the promise was allegedly abandoned. Instead, the victim was taken to the mining community of Gbane near Tongo in the Talensi District, where she was allegedly forced into prostitution.
According to the police, the victim was compelled to pay GH¢400 daily to Agbede from the proceeds of the commercial sex work.
Investigators further disclosed that the victim became pregnant and delivered a baby on June 26, 2026. Shortly after the birth, Agbede and her alleged accomplice, Favour Sunday Udo, reportedly approached her with a proposal to sell the newborn to an interested buyer for GH¢20,000.
The police said the suspects attempted to persuade the mother to accept the offer, prompting further investigations into the alleged trafficking operation.
A search conducted in 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, which investigators believe may be linked to the alleged prostitution ring.
The operation also resulted in the rescue of four female victims, aged between 18 and 20 years, who police believe were being exploited.
The Upper East Regional Police Command said investigations are continuing to establish the full extent of the suspected human trafficking network and to identify any additional victims or accomplices.
Police assured the public that the suspects would be prosecuted in accordance with the law while efforts continue to protect and support the rescued victims.
FROM Eric Kombat, Gbane