Police Smash Human Trafficking Ring, Rescue 57 Nigerians
Tema ,Greater Accra – In a major breakthrough, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has dismantled a human trafficking and cybercrime syndicate operating in Community 25, a suburb of Tema, rescuing 57 Nigerian nationals who were being held captive. The operation, which took place on October 22, 2025, led to the arrest of five suspected traffickers, marking a significant victory in the fight against human trafficking in Ghana.
The suspects, identified as Joel Nosa, Collins Rotimi, Shadrack Lulu, Austin Amahuaro, and John Uloko, were apprehended in an intelligence-led operation executed by the CID’s Operations Unit. According to a police statement, the operation forms part of a broader strategy to combat transnational human trafficking and cybercrime.
Preliminary investigations have revealed that the suspects are part of a well-coordinated trafficking syndicate operating between Nigeria and Ghana. The network allegedly lured young men and women from Nigeria with promises of employment and educational opportunities in Ghana. However, upon arrival, the victims—aged between 18 and 26 years—were allegedly forced into online romance scams and other cyber-related criminal activities.
During the raid, police officers retrieved a significant number of items believed to have been used to facilitate the syndicate’s operations. Among the items seized were seventy-seven assorted laptop computers, thirty-eight mobile phones, and three television sets. Additionally, the police recovered two vehicles and other internet-enabled devices suspected to have been used in carrying out the cybercrimes.
All 57 rescued victims are currently being provided with the necessary care and support by relevant state agencies and partner organisations. These include access to shelter, medical treatment, and counselling, as part of efforts to rehabilitate and reintegrate them.
Source – Graphic Online
