Operatives of the New Juaben South Municipal Police Command in Koforidua, Eastern Region of Ghana, have arrested 13 suspected commercial sex workers, consisting of 12 Nigerians and one Ghanaian, during a special operation targeting prostitution and human trafficking. Further enquiries led officers to a suspected brothel in the same area, resulting in the arrest of 12 additional suspects. So far, about 15 persons, the youngest aged between 15 and 32 years, are in police custody and will be put before the court immediately,” Superintendent Nsiah said. Police said about 15 suspects aged between 15 and 31 are currently in custody and will be arraigned in court after investigations. The suspects, police said, have violated Sections 273, 274, and 277 of the Act, which prohibit prostitution, human trafficking, and brothel operations.

Source: Punch February 12, 2026 02:48 UTC