GIS rescues 112 suspected trafficking victims in Asankragwa, repatriates 105 foreign nationals

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has repatriated 105 foreign nationals to their countries of origin following an intelligence-driven operation in Asankragwa, which rescued 112 suspected victims of human trafficking.

The operation, conducted on May 20, 2026, by the Asankragwa Sector Command under Assistant Commissioner of Immigration (ACI) Kwabena Adjei, targeted premises linked to commercial sex activities.

In a statement released on Monday, June 1, the GIS confirmed that initial screening identified the group as 110 Nigerians, one Beninese, and one Cameroonian—all female, aged between 12 and 38. The individuals were subsequently transferred to a holding centre in the Greater Accra Region.

"Initial screening revealed the group comprised 110 Nigerians, one Beninese, and one Cameroonian, all female, aged between 12 and 38. They were later transferred to a holding centre in the Greater Accra Region for further processing," the statement said.

An investigation by the Anti Human Smuggling and Trafficking in Persons (AHSTIP) unit identified seven suspects and confirmed 105 victims.

The GIS National Operations Department, in coordination with relevant embassies and Cameroonian community representatives, facilitated the repatriation of the 105 victims. The seven remaining suspects are under investigation and may face prosecution.

The Comptroller-General of Immigration (CGI), Samuel Basintale Amadu, urged foreign nationals to comply with local immigration and criminal laws, reaffirming the Service's commitment to collaborating with other security agencies to combat human trafficking, migrant smuggling, and transnational crime.