Nigerian lady sentenced to seven years imprisonment for human trafficking in Ghana

A 24-year-old Nigerian lady has been sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment with arduous labour for human trafficking after a trial on the Gender-Based Violence Court in Tamale, Ghana.

Mariam Yussif was convicted on October 22, 2026, following a police investigation into the alleged recruitment and motion of victims from Nigeria to Ghana for sexual exploitation.

The Northern Regional Police Command mentioned Yussif and her 22-year-old sister, Precious Clement, have been arrested at Yendi on August 17, 2026, over their alleged involvement within the operation.

Yussif was subsequently charged below Section 2(1) of the Human Trafficking Act, 2005 (Act 694), and appeared earlier than the court docket on August 19. She pleaded not responsible and was remanded into custody whereas the case proceeded.

After a number of adjournments, the court docket concluded the trial and located her responsible, resulting in the custodial sentence.

She has since been transferred to Tamale Central Prison to start serving her time period.

The police mentioned no case was established in opposition to Clement, who was launched.

The two victims linked to the case have additionally been repatriated to Nigeria and reunited with their respective households.

The consequence brings the prosecution to an in depth in opposition to Yussif, whereas the discharge of her sister underscores the necessity for particular person accountability to be established by proof in trafficking investigations.

The Northern Regional Police Command mentioned the conviction demonstrated the significance of intelligence-led operations, thorough investigations and efficient prosecution in tackling human trafficking.

It urged members of the general public to report suspected trafficking circumstances to the suitable authorities, reaffirming its dedication to defending susceptible folks and pursuing these concerned within the crime.

The police have inspired the general public to stay alert to suspected circumstances and supply data that would assist legislation enforcement companies intervene and defend potential victims.