A 30-year-old man identified as Nana Kofi Amofa, also known as Kofi Yesu, has been arrested by the Central East Regional Police Intelligence Unit for attempting to sell his 6-year-old niece in exchange for GHC150,000 and a Canadian visa.

The arrest took place on the evening of Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Gomoa Buduburam near Obolo Estate in the Central region.

According to the police, they received a tip-off that Amofa had expressed a desire to sell the young girl, whose name has been withheld for her protection, in order to fund his travel to Canada.

Acting on this information, officers from the Police Intelligence Unit posed as potential buyers to apprehend the suspect during the transaction. Amofa allegedly demanded GHC150,000 for the child.

Upon his arrest, Amofa confessed that the girl was the daughter of his elder brother, Kwadwo Brako, who currently resides in Nyamebekyere, a village near Akyem Ayirebi in the Eastern Region.

Amofa had lured his niece to stay with him under the guise of providing her with better educational opportunities, but his true intention was to exploit her for financial gain.

Following the arrest, both Amofa and the child were handed over to the Kasoa Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) for further investigation.

The police are continuing to look into the case to ensure that justice is served and the safety of the young girl is secured.