The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has raised alarm over the increasing use of the Aflao and Akanu border corridors as key transit routes for human trafficking activities.
During a working visit to security agencies at the Aflao border post, he disclosed that 714 trafficking victims were rescued in 2025, with investigations indicating that all were moved through the Aflao–Akanu corridor.
He noted that an overwhelming majority of the victims—about 97 percent—identified Aflao as their entry or transit point, describing the development as a serious security concern requiring urgent attention.
According to him, security operations have also led to the arrest of several suspects, including 90 foreign nationals, underscoring the cross-border and organised nature of the crime.
The Interior Minister explained that technical challenges, particularly power interruptions affecting surveillance and data systems at the border, were creating loopholes that traffickers exploit.
He said system downtime often prevents officers from properly recording cross-border movements, weakening real-time monitoring and enforcement efforts.
To address the situation, he indicated that government is exploring alternative energy solutions, including solar power, to ensure uninterrupted operation of border security infrastructure.
Mr. Mohammed-Mubarak commended personnel of the Ghana Immigration Service and other security agencies for their continued efforts in combating trafficking, drug smuggling, and related transnational crimes.
He called for strengthened coordination among security agencies and sustained vigilance to protect vulnerable individuals and close existing security gaps along the corridor.
The Minister assured that government remains committed to improving border surveillance systems and enhancing national security along key entry points.
