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Suspected kidnapper of missing 9 month-old pregnant woman demands ransom

 

Josephine failed to return home after going for an early morning walk

• A suspected kidnapper has contacted the mother of Josephine Panyin Mensah who has gone missing in Takoradi since Thursday dawn

• The suspected kidnapper is reportedly demanding a ransom for the release of the 9-month-old pregnant woman

• Josephine failed to return home after going for an early morning walk

While the family and loved ones continue to wait for the return of Josephine Panyin Mensah who was reported missing in Takoradi Thursday, a suspected kidnapper has reportedly contacted her family demanding a ransom.

According to a Graphic report sighted by GhanaWeb, the said kidnapper is demanding a ransom for the return of the 28-year-old woman who is said to be 9-months pregnant.

The expectant mother reportedly went missing on the dawn of Thursday, September 16, 2021.

According to Mr Paul Simon, identified as the husband of the missing woman, his wife failed to return home after going for a routine dawn walk.

He reported the incident to the police and later indicated that the mother had received a phone call from a suspected kidnapper who is demanding a ransom for the release of his wife.

Josephine was last seen at Amoono road towards Paa Grant Roundabout in Takoradi.

The police in Takoradi have since commenced investigation into the circumstances that led to the pregnant woman going missing.

DSP Olivia Adiku, the Western Regional Public Relations Officer of the Police Service has since confirmed the incident, indicating that the police is working hard to trace the whereabouts of Josephine.

Source: www.ghanaweb.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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