Kidnapping

Church Of Pentecost Deacon Freed After Kidnapping In South Africa

Church Of Pentecost Deacon Freed After Kidnapping In South Africa

Ghana's High Commissioner to South Africa, Charles Owiredu, has announced the safe release of the Church of Pentecost Deacon who was kidnapped in Johannesburg. The news of the deacon's freedom brings relief to the Ghanaian community in South Africa and concerned individuals. This positive development was shared by Mr Owiredu in a Twitter post on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. "The Church of Pentecost Deacon/Elder was freed last night. He is with his family now,” he said. The incident dates back to October 29, 2023, when some Ghanaians residing in South Africa were gripped with fear following a shocking robbery and…
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Takoradi Woman Officially Arrested Over Alleged ‘Fake Pregnancy And Kidnapping’

Takoradi Woman Officially Arrested Over Alleged ‘Fake Pregnancy And Kidnapping’

Takoradi Woman Officially Arrested Over Alleged ‘Fake Pregnancy And Kidnapping’ Police in Takoradi in the Western Region have officially arrested and detained Josephine Panyin Mensah, a 28-year-old woman who allegedly deceived security officers and the entire country with a pregnancy and kidnapping story, that turns out to be false. She has been detained at the Takoradi Central police cells.   Josephine was officially arrested on Friday night, September 24, 2021, immediately after the police claimed that she had confessed that her story was a hoax. “The suspect, Josephine Panyin Mensah, 28, has confessed to the Police during further investigations and…
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Veep Wants Action On Piracy, Kidnapping

Veep Wants Action On Piracy, Kidnapping

Veep Wants Action On Piracy, Kidnapping Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has reiterated the urgent need for African countries to pull resources together to stem the growing incidence of piracy and kidnapping. It follows the findings of a report from the Center of Maritime Law and Security Africa (CEMLAWS) which indicates that kidnapping for ransom has developed into an ‘Improved Business Module’ which attracts criminal groups to shift from theft and robberies. Addressing the opening ceremony of this year’s International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (IMDEC) under the theme, “Maritime Security and Trade: The Nexus between a Secure Maritime Domain…
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