Bolga Police arrest three suspects for human trafficking

The Upper East Regional Police Command has arrested three suspects, Peace Agbede, Favour Sunday Udo and Faith Levy, for allegedly trafficking young women and forcing them into prostitution at Gbane in the Talensi District.

Preliminary investigations indicate that Peace Agbede met one of the victims in Nigeria and allegedly promised to help her pursue a career in Ghana's movie industry because of her beauty. Believing the promise, the victim travelled with her to Ghana.

However, upon arrival, the suspect allegedly failed to fulfil the promise and instead took the victim to the Gbane Tongo mining area, where she was reportedly forced into prostitution.

According to the police, the victim was required to pay GHC 400 each day to her alleged madam, Peace Agbede.

Investigators further revealed that after the victim became pregnant and gave birth on June 26, 2026, Peace Agbede and her alleged accomplice, Favour Sunday Udo, visited her and allegedly attempted to persuade her to sell the newborn baby to a prospective buyer for GHC 20,000.

A search conducted in the room of Peace Agbede led to the recovery of six sales record books bearing the names Esther, Mary, Bright and Silver, as well as 265 unused condoms.

The police also rescued four female victims between the ages of 18 and 20.

The three suspects are currently in police custody and are expected to be arraigned before court.