Accra Court Remands 55 Illegal Immigrants in Custody
An Accra Circuit Court has ordered the detention of 55 individuals who were arrested for allegedly entering Ghana illegally. The suspects, part of a larger group of over 100 foreign nationals, were apprehended by law enforcement based on intelligence gathered on October 7, 2025.
The accused individuals are reported to have entered the country through unauthorized routes and failed to secure the necessary permits for their stay and employment. During their interrogation, they denied entering Ghana through unapproved channels and refused to provide their true identities. As a result, they were taken to the CID headquarters for further questioning.
Details of the Arrest and Investigation
According to the prosecution, led by Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Emmanuel Haligah, the suspects were found in a house located in Kuntunse-Satellite, a suburb of Accra. The police acted on intelligence that indicated the presence of a group of foreign nationals in the area. The investigation revealed that the accused individuals, hailing from neighboring francophone countries, had entered Ghana through unauthorized points between February and September 2025.
They did not report to the nearest immigration office to present their travel documents or complete the required forms. Further inquiries confirmed that none of the accused had legal documentation allowing them to reside or work in Ghana.
List of the Accused Individuals
The court was presented with a list of names of the accused, including:
- Igobere Mata
- Victoir Abubakar
- None Adams
- De Paul Smith Ekollo
- Oumar Sylla
- Martine Ndmebe
- Moustik Noird
- Oscar Oman Kamoki
- Brice Bangassou
- Carlos Ngande
- Kone Issa
- Buinwi
- Amadu
- Blesse Djami
- Dieudonne Torrentot
- Albert Binyame
- Jordan Konlack Kuete
- Youssoupha Fatar
- Njufack Loic
- Douanla
- Romeo
- Alliun Fouko
- Edouard Nkoum
- Ngong
- Zidane
- Cheba Ben
The other accused include:
- Kadzo Rene
- Abdoul Aziz
- Mathieu Mbala
- Wati Jony
- Pinto Jean
- Pombe Abel Patrick
- Moussa Patateh
- Kadjo Herman
- Bokoe Nanje
- Onaana Vincent
- Promesse Amini
- Okole Ngee
- Philippe Yang
- Alrie Ali Bouba
- Kilton Waga
- Henry Smith
- Nestor Eku
- Pende Billy
- Madi Henry
- Ditamou Gasparl
- Jean Traore Alomo
- Yota Josltin
- Kenfack Frank
- Bita Benard
- Ousman Api
- Mouyoung Dibrile Rene
- Manga Gilbert
- Atangana Jean Issa
Legal Proceedings and Next Steps
The accused were charged and brought before the court. The prosecution requested their remand to allow for further investigations into their activities and the circumstances surrounding their entry into the country. The court is expected to continue its proceedings as more evidence is gathered.
This case highlights the ongoing challenges faced by authorities in managing illegal immigration and ensuring compliance with national laws regarding the entry and residence of foreign nationals.