Human trafficking

Nigerian to serve a 5 year prison term for forced prostitution and human trafficking

After pleading guilty to forced prostitution and human trafficking on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, a Circuit Court Judge sentenced the Nigerian woman, a resident of Tamale, to five years in prison. After hearing the punishment read aloud by Presiding Judge his Lordship Alexander Oworae, 41-year-old Blessing Favour fell to the ground in the dock. She had previously asked for mercy, telling the court that she was a single mother and that she was very sorry for what she had done. However, the judge ...[Read More]

41-year-old Nigerian is being held in custody for human trafficking

A Tamale circuit court has remanded Favour Blessing, a 41-year-old Nigerian national, for human trafficking and forced prostitution. On Monday, December 12, the defendant who pled guilty to the allegations will be sentenced. According to a police source in Tamale, the suspect was apprehended on Sunday, December 4th, when she chased one of her victims who disobeyed her commands onto the street in Tamale. During the chase, the victim, who is also a Nigerian national, took sanctuary with a good Sam...[Read More]