5 Ghanaians, 3 Nigerians arrested over abduction of Canadian girls – Oppong Nkrumah

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Eight suspects, made up of five Ghanaians and three Nigerians have been arrested in connection with the kidnapping of the two Canadian women and flown to Accra for further investigations.

Speaking in a press briefing on the kidnapping incidents witnessed in the country, the Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah disclosed that the alleged leader of the kidnappers, believed to be a Nigerian was among the suspects rounded up by the Police.

“A third Nigerian believed to be the leader of the gang was arrested later at a separate location…5 Ghanaians and 3 Nigerians are in custody for this incident.”

“One of the suspects is reported to have sustained minor injuries. Other investigations and possible arrests are still on-going.”

The Information Minister disclosed that the victims have been brought to Accra and are under-going the necessary evaluations following their traumatic experience.

Mr. Oppong Nkrumah also disclosed that the victims are undergoing medical treatment in Accra and are in contact with relevant Canadian authorities.

“The victims have been flown to Accra. They have been in contact with the Canadian authorities and are under-going the necessary evaluations following the traumatic incident.”

‘No foreign security personnel involved’

 The Minister said the team which helped rescue the two Canadian women were made up of only Ghanaian security personnel without any foreign assistance.

The two ladies were kidnapped shortly after they alighted from an Uber and were about entering their hostel last week, June 5 2019.

Kidnapping of girls

The Canadian girls were kidnapped at the Kumasi Royal Gulf Club, Ahodwo around 8:25 pm on June 4, 2019.

The Police in a statement on the matter said the two victims were aged 19 and 20 and “are volunteers with an NGO known as Youth Challenge International based here in Ghana.”

The development comes to add to the growing agitation in the country particularly in the Western Region where three young girls are yet to be found after going missing for over six months.

Following the kidnapping of the two Canadians, some Embassies and High Commissions in the country such as Australia and UK have issued warnings to their citizens about likely crimes in the country including kidnapping.

Despite the recent incidents, kidnapping is still considered a rare occurrence in Ghana.

Source : citinewsroom

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