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Uganda woman declared wanted after allegedly kidnapping son to extort $1K from husband

Justin Namuleme is said to have framed the story to her husband Stephen Wasinga. The suspect allegedly told her spouse that their 5-year-old son had been kidnapped by abductors who were demanding a ransom.

The news about their son’s abduction put Wasinga in a state of worry, and he rushed to a police station to report that their son was missing. But when he went back home, he came across a note on his doorstep ordering him to pay the ransom. Namuleme was at home at the time.

Wasinga went back to the police station to disclose the contents of the note. His wife was also invited to the police station to share her version of how the note was left at their doorstep and how their child disappeared. The minor was under his mother’s care when she claimed he had been kidnapped.

Namuleme’s account of their son’s kidnapping was said to be inconsistent. And when she realized she could possibly be exposed, she escaped by using the back door, Citizen Digital reported. She has since been on the run – though a motorcycle taxi rider eventually returned their son.

In the wake of the incident, Wasinga said he suspects his wife hatched out the criminal plan to raise money to pay back loans to people she owed. “I have seen several people coming to our home inquiring about my wife and demanding money from her. I don’t understand the reason for these loans and now I’m suspicious she intended to acquire money through ransom to clear the debts,” Wasinga was reportedly quoted as saying.

 

Source: face2faceafrica.com

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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