Nigerian woman arrested for operating a brothel in Ghana

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a 28-year-old Nigerian woman, Esther Egbuhama, for allegedly operating a brothel in the Ashanti Region.

According to reports by GhanaWeb, the suspect was apprehended on Sunday, April 19, 2026, during a raid by officers of the Manso Nkwanta Police Command.

The operation targeted a premises identified as Mama Nice Lodge, located at Manso Watreso, following intelligence reports on alleged illicit activities at the facility.

In a statement issued on Monday, April 20, 2026, police said the raid was part of ongoing efforts to clamp down on suspected criminal operations within the area.