The Municipal Chief Executive who doubles as the Chairman of Municipal Security Council (MUSEC) has led a team of security operatives and the Assembly for unannounced operation to brothel facilities in Koforidua.
The combined Security forces included the Police, Military, Immigration, Fire Service, NIB and the Assembly raided and counterstrike Little Ben base, Bula Pub, Rumors at Ada, Charsay Pub and Kofcity pub consecutively.
This exercise was carried out to ascertain first hand information about the developing commercial sex activities in the municipality which became much-talked by the media and some town dwellers in just recent days.
The Operators (promoters) of these brothels were arrested and tasked to submit their operation permits and all other documents which support their business to face MUSEC today for a critical decision to be taken.
In the event of the operation, luck eluded operators of Rumors as the team met them on the spot working on large quantities of substance suspected to be Indian helm. The culprits were immediately surrounded and apprehended by the Security forces and sent to the Central Police Station for further investigation.
MUSEC is appealing to the public to volunteer timely information about operation of brothels in their localities for swift action.
The action of the security follows media investigation which uncovered young female Nigerians including minors are being trafficked to Koforidua, Eastern Regional capital -Ghana for sexual exploitation through the conspiracy of some Ghanaians and Nigerians under the pretext of securing decent and well-paying jobs for them in Ghana however forced into prostitution upon arrival.
The Bula Spot and Little Ben area are two major notorious brothels being use by the traffickers to house their victims in Koforidua.
Source: Mybrytnewsroom.com/Obed Ansah
