Eight Nigerians arrested as Ghana Police crack down on crime

A statement on Monday by the GPS that the operations targeted narcotics peddling, violent crimes, and other criminal activities within border communities and identified criminal hotspots.

The statement noted that the first operation was conducted on May 20, 2026, at Paga within the Ghana–Burkina Faso border buffer zone, leading to the arrest of 40 suspects made up of 28 males and 12 females.

It added that the suspects included 23 Ghanaians, eight Nigerians, six Burkinabés, one Malian, and one Togolese national.

The statement noted that exhibits recovered during the operation included parcels and sacks of suspected narcotic substances as well as five motorbikes allegedly used for distribution activities.

“The operation resulted in the arrest of 40 suspects, comprising 28 males and 12 females.

“The suspects include 23 Ghanaians, 8 Nigerians, 6 Burkinabés, 1 Malian, and 1 Togolese national,” the statement partly read.

The statement added that a separate operation conducted on May 22, 2026, within the Navrongo Municipality led to the arrest of 34 additional suspects, comprising 32 males and two females.

It added that police further recovered 11 motorbikes, quantities of suspected narcotic substances, and assorted foreign cigarettes during the raids.

The statement added that the suspects were arraigned before High Court Two, presided over by Justice Ernest Pascal Gemadzie on the same day.

According to the police, 16 suspects were remanded in police custody and are expected to reappear before the court on June 4, 2026, while 22 others are currently undergoing profiling for further action.

“The operation resulted in the arrest of 34 suspects, made up of 32 males and 2 females. Police also retrieved 11 motorbikes, quantities of suspected narcotic substances, and assorted foreign cigarettes.

“On the same date, the suspects were put before High Court Two, presided over by His Lordship Justice Ernest Pascal Gemadzie. 16 suspects were remanded into police custody to reappear before the court on 4th June 2026. The remaining 22 suspects are currently being profiled for further action.

“All the suspects remain in police custody assisting investigations, while efforts continue to identify and arrest other persons connected to criminal activities within the affected areas,” the statement added.