The accused, part of a larger group of over 100 foreign nationals, were arrested by police based on intelligence received on October 7, 2025.

They denied entering Ghana through unapproved routes or staying and working without the requisite permits.

The prosecution, led by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Emmanuel Haligah, requested their remand to allow for further investigations.

ASP Haligah told the court that police, acting on intelligence, found the accused in a house at Kuntunse-Satellite, a suburb of Accra. Upon interrogation, they refused to disclose their true identities and were subsequently taken to the CID headquarters.

Investigations revealed that the accused, who hail from neighbouring francophone countries, had entered Ghana through unauthorized points between February and September 2025. They failed to report to the nearest immigration office to present travel documents and complete the required forms. Further checks confirmed that none of the accused had legal documentation permitting them to reside or work in Ghana.

The accused were subsequently charged and brought before the court.

Among those remanded are Igobere Mata, Victoir Abubakar, None Adams, De Paul Smith Ekollo, Oumar Sylla, Martine Ndmebe, Moustik Noird, Oscar Oman Kamoki, Brice Bangassou, Carlos Ngande, Kone Issa, Buinwi Amadu, Blesse Djami, Dieudonne Torrentot, Albert Binyame, Jordan Konlack Kuete, Youssoupha Fatar, Njufack Loic, Douanla Romeo, Alliun Fouko, Edouard Nkoum, Ngong Zidane, and Cheba Ben.

Others include Kadzo Rene, Abdoul Aziz, Mathieu Mbala, Wati Jony, Pinto Jean, Pombe Abel Patrick, Moussa Patateh, Kadjo Herman, Bokoe Nanje, Onaana Vincent, Promesse Amini, Okole Ngee, Philippe Yang, Alrie Ali Bouba, Kilton Waga, Henry Smith, Nestor Eku, Pende Billy, Madi Henry, Ditamou Gasparl, Jean Traore Alomo, Yota Josltin, Kenfack Frank, Bita Benard, Ousman Api, Mouyoung Dibrile Rene, Manga Gilbert, and Atangana Jean Issa.

Source: GNA  

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A Ghanaian landlady at East Legon Hills in Accra has also been arrested for accommodating some of them in her apartment.

The Chief Superintendent of the Operations Department, David Asiedu-Addo, revealed that 31 of them were arrested during a swoop on Friday dawn in the area.

This, he explained, follows intelligence picked by the outfit about their stay in the country.

“We received intel days ago that there were some undocumented migrants around East Legon hills. We went ahead to arrest them after surveying the area for a while.

“About 31 of them are Nigerians. We have begun processes to transport them back to their country,” he said.

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As part of the operations, he said the team seized some laptops and phones allegedly used in perpetuating cyber fraud.

The Public Relations Officer for GIS, Superintendent Michael Amoako-Atta, further cautioned landlords against accommodating undocumented foreign nationals.

The first batch were 16 immigrants who had sneaked through Jaman South to Berekum after setting off in Niger.

Confirming the arrest, District Police Inspector, Foster Frimpong, explained the immigrants were arrested based on a tip-off,

He stressed that land borders, unlike airports, remain closed and any attempt to use such routes into the country will lead to arrest.

Secretary of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) at Berekum, Salomey Adjei Boakye, said a report was made against a Ghanaian who drove another set of 17 foreigners into the country.

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After his arrest, the foreigners, in an interview, confessed they were Ivorians who had employed the service of the driver to sneak them pass the borders.

The secretary added they would hand over the driver to the Drobo GPRTU for the necessary action.

GIS in a statement identified the persons as Emmanuel Christopher, Chukuma Onyiauka, and Sylvia Jamaho who entered with the assistance of some Togolese nationals.

The statement adds one David Jamaho, who claimed to be the brother of one of the three Nigerians, Sylvia Jamaho, showed up and allegedly offered US$5,000 bribe for the sister to be released but was arrested.

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The other two Nigerians also allegedly offered GH¢ 500 bribe to the officers, which was also rejected.

David Jamaho is currently in the custody of the Sogakope District Immigration Command as well as the bribery exhibit, while the three Nigerians have been escorted back to the Aflao Sector Command of the GIS.

They have since been handed over to the Port Health Officials for medical screening and quarantine.