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8 arrested as police rescue victims in viral kidnapping case

The Ghana Police Service, in collaboration with the National Signals Bureau (NSB) and the Nigeria Police Force, has rescued two female kidnap victims following a viral video that drew public attention.

During the operation, security agencies arrested eight suspects in connection with the crime.

One of the victims has been identified as Ama Serwaa Konadu, a 39-year-old hairdresser and event decorator from Asiakwa in the Abuakwa South Municipality of the Eastern Region.

She was reportedly abducted on Tuesday, April 22, after leaving home for work.

Following her disappearance, a disturbing video surfaced online showing her being assaulted while her abductors, who claimed she was being held in Nigeria, demanded a ransom of GH₵500,000 for her release.

The victim’s family quickly reported the matter to the police and other relevant security agencies, providing the video to aid investigations.

In a statement, the Ghana Police Service confirmed that the suspects were arrested from hideouts in both Ghana and Nigeria.

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The Police assured the public that additional details surrounding the rescue operation will be disclosed as investigations progress.

The Service also extended its heartfelt gratitude to the National Signals Bureau and the Nigeria Police Force for their invaluable support and cooperation.

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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