The Ghana Police Service, in collaboration with the National Signals Bureau (NSB) and the Nigeria Police Force, has successfully rescued two female victims who were kidnapped and featured in a viral video that sparked widespread public outrage.
Eight suspects have been apprehended in connection with the kidnapping, with arrests made in both Ghana and Nigeria. The suspects were located at various hideouts across the two countries, thanks to the seamless coordination between law enforcement agencies.
One of the victims, 39-year-old Ama Serwaa Konadu, a hairdresser and event decorator from Asiakwa in the Eastern Region, was abducted on April 22. Her abductors released nude videos of her, assaulting her with a machete, and demanded a GH₵500,000 ransom.
Following the release of the video, the Ghana Police Service lodged a formal complaint after the family reported the incident, and investigations led to the rescue operation. “The Ghana Police Service extends its heartfelt gratitude to the National Signals Bureau and the Nigeria Police Force for their invaluable support and cooperation in both the rescue and arrest operations,” the police statement read.
Further details of the rescue operation will be shared as investigations continue.
