human trafficking

17 Oct

GIS Arrests 31 Alleged Prostitutes, Human Traffickers In Western Region

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The Western Regional Command of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), has arrested 31 alleged prostitutes and human traffickers within the region. The suspects were arrested for their notorious activities in the Ellembelle District and Nzema East Municipality of the Western Region. The Service in a press release said the suspects were arrested following a two-day intelligence-led operation. The suspects were arrested at their various hideouts including drinking bars and makeshift structures within the Essiama enclave. The suspects are aged between 22 and 37 years. “In all, the over 30 hours of sustained operation saw to the arrest of 28 suspected…

16 Aug

Nigerian Jailed 15 Years For Human Trafficking

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A Nigerian hairdresser who trafficked seven victims from Nigeria to Ghana to engage in prostitution, has been sentenced to 15 years imprisonment. Promise Obianu Awayiaka compelled her victims to shave their pubic hair for ritual. The said ritual was to intimidate the victims to comply with her demands and ensure that they do not escape. Appearing before a Sogakope Circuit Court, Promise, 32, pleaded guilty to seven counts of human trafficking and she was convicted on her plea. Promise was ordered by the court presided over by Mr Isaac Addo to pay GHC10,000 to each of the victims as compensation.…