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Two Kidnapped Ghanaian Women Return from Nigeria, CID Confirms

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1 week ago

May 9, 2025

Two Ghanaian women who were reportedly lured to Nigeria through a romance scam and subsequently held captive by a criminal syndicate have been safely returned to Accra.

The victims, identified as Evelyn Serwaa Konadu and Anastasia Baidoo, arrived at Kotoka International Airport on the morning of Friday, May 9, 2025.

“Both women are in stable condition and are receiving the necessary medical care. They will also undergo standard police procedures to assist with ongoing investigations,” said DCOP Lydia Yaako Donkor, Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, during a press briefing.

She warned the public about the rising threat of online scams, particularly those involving fake romantic relationships, and urged Ghanaians to be vigilant when interacting with strangers online.

“We urge everyone to avoid sharing personal or financial information with unknown individuals and to report any suspicious activity to the police without delay,” she emphasized.

DCOP Donkor also expressed appreciation for international cooperation in the case: “We extend our sincere gratitude to the Nigeria Police Force and the National Signals Bureau for their crucial support in this operation.”

The Ordeal

The two women had been tricked into traveling to Nigeria under the false promise of marrying foreign men. Before their rescue, a disturbing video surfaced on social media showing one of the women tied with a rope and being assaulted by unidentified individuals.

Police investigations confirmed that the woman in the video was a Ghanaian who had been deceived into making the trip. Upon her arrival in Nigeria, she was abducted and physically abused. Her captors later sent the video to her family along with a ransom demand.

Further inquiries revealed a second Ghanaian woman had fallen victim to the same scam and was being held at the same location. Both women endured similar mistreatment.

According to police reports, the victims’ families made partial ransom payments before a coordinated rescue effort involving the Ghana Police Service, Nigeria Police Force, and the National Signals Bureau led to their release.

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JUST IN: Two New Mpox Cases Confirmed in Accra

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1 day ago

May 15, 2025

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Health authorities have confirmed two new Mpox cases in the Accra Metropolitan Area of the Greater Accra Region. These are the first confirmed infections reported in Ghana this year.

In response, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has instructed all regional health directors to reactivate their Public Health Emergency Operations Centres. They have also been directed to intensify surveillance, risk communication, and case management efforts nationwide.

The two cases are unrelated and were both detected at a healthcare facility. Contact tracing is underway, and the patients are currently under close monitoring to prevent further transmission.

Ghana’s Mpox outbreak began on June 8, 2022, with five initial cases. By November 2023, 34 confirmed cases had been recorded. Before this outbreak, Mpox was not considered endemic in Ghana.

In a circular signed by the Director-General, the GHS called for a renewed and coordinated national response, emphasizing the need for enhanced detection and containment strategies.

Mpox is a viral disease similar to smallpox, characterized by fever, swollen lymph nodes, and a rash. It spreads through direct contact with an infected person’s skin, bodily fluids, or during sexual contact. Symptoms include fever, rash or lesions, fatigue, headaches, muscle and back pain, and swollen glands.

Across Africa, Mpox remains a serious public health issue. As of March 2025, over 24,200 cases and approximately 260 deaths have been reported in 22 countries. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has been the most affected, accounting for the majority of cases and fatalities.

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3 days ago

May 14, 2025

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Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi Charged Over Unexecuted $2 Million Sky Train Deal

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3 days ago

May 13, 2025

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Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, former Board Chair of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), has been formally charged with conspiracy to commit a crime—specifically, wilfully causing financial loss to the state.

The charges, filed under Sections 23(1) and 179A(3)(a) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), are linked to a $2 million payment made in 2019 to Africa Investor Holdings Limited for the development of an urban Sky Train system in Accra—a project that never came to fruition.

Court documents reveal that the funds were released in February 2019 without proper board authorization for either the share acquisition or the disbursement. As the funds belonged to GIIF, a state-owned entity, their unauthorized release has sparked legal action.

Investigations indicate that due process was not followed. Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi, named as the second accused, told investigators in his caution statement that he approved the payment on the advice of the first accused, Solomon Asamoah, who served as Chief Executive Officer of GIIF at the time.

However, neither Ameyaw-Akumfi nor Asamoah has been able to explain the whereabouts of the funds.

Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi was recently arrested in connection with the failed Sky Train agreement, which was initially touted as a transformative urban transport solution for Accra. The proposed elevated light rail system was intended to ease traffic congestion in the capital and other major cities.

The project was to be executed through a public-private partnership between the Government of Ghana and Africa Investment (PTY) Limited, a South Africa-based firm that was expected to provide funding, technology, and infrastructure. Despite the substantial initial payment, the project never advanced beyond the planning stage.