In a major crackdown on human trafficking, the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has successfully rescued 105 foreign nationals and facilitated their safe return home. The operation, which targeted premises used for commercial sex activities in Asankragwa, initially uncovered 112 individuals suspected of being trafficked into the country.
The raid took place on May 20, 2026, led by the Asankragwa Sector Command under Assistant Commissioner of Immigration Kwabena Adjei. Preliminary screening revealed that the group consisted of 110 Nigerians, one Beninese, and one Cameroonian—all females between the ages of 12 and 38. They were promptly moved to a holding facility in the Greater Accra Region for further processing.
Following in-depth investigations by the Anti-Human Smuggling and Trafficking in Persons (AHSTIP) Unit, authorities identified seven suspects and confirmed that 105 of the individuals were victims of trafficking. The remaining individuals remain part of the ongoing probe.
Working closely with relevant embassies and representatives of the Cameroonian community in Ghana, the GIS National Operations Department coordinated the safe and dignified repatriation of all 105 victims to their home countries.
The seven suspects are still under investigation and will face prosecution if found guilty.
In a statement, Comptroller-General of Immigration, Samuel Basintale Amadu, urged all foreign nationals residing in Ghana to respect the country’s immigration and criminal laws. He reaffirmed the Service’s dedication to partnering with other security agencies to combat human trafficking, migrant smuggling, and other cross-border crimes, while ensuring that vulnerable persons are protected from exploitation.
This successful operation sends a strong message that Ghana will not be a safe haven for traffickers, and that the safety and dignity of all persons—regardless of nationality—remain a top priority.
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