Nigerian Woman Arrested in Ghana for Alleged Brothel Operation
Ghana Police Service has apprehended a 28-year-old Nigerian woman, Esther Egbuhama, on charges of allegedly operating a brothel at Manso Watreso in the Ashanti Region. The arrest occurred during a targeted police operation on Sunday, April 19, 2026, as officers from the Manso Nkwanta Police Command conducted a raid on the suspected facility.
Intelligence-Led Police Raid
The premises, identified as Mama Nice Lodge, were specifically targeted following intelligence gathered by law enforcement regarding alleged illicit activities at the location. In a statement issued on Monday, April 20, 2026, police authorities confirmed that the raid was part of broader efforts to clamp down on suspected criminal operations within the area.
Egbuhama was arrested at the lodge and subsequently transported to the Manso Nkwanta Police Station to assist with ongoing investigations. However, several other individuals believed to be connected to the operation reportedly fled the scene before police arrived, evading capture.
Police Statement and Legal Context
"The police picked up intelligence on the activities going on at the place and mounted the operation to stop the crime being perpetrated there and arrest the culprit for the necessary action," the official police statement read. "Unfortunately, all her accomplices and other suspects managed to escape."
Meanwhile, the Ashanti South Regional Police Command has issued a reminder to the public that operating a brothel constitutes a criminal offence under Section 277 of the Criminal Offences Act, as amended by N.L.C.D 398, Paragraph 16. This legal provision underscores the seriousness with which Ghanaian authorities are addressing such activities.
The case highlights ongoing cross-border law enforcement challenges and the collaborative efforts required to combat organized crime. Police investigations continue as they seek to identify and apprehend the individuals who escaped during the raid.
