Joana Krah, the 29-year-old woman who faked a kidnapping incident last week in Takoradi in the Western Region has been jailed six years. She faked her abduction last week and confessed to the police that she did that in a bid to extort GH¢5,000 from a relative. She reported herself to the police after she realised […]
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Opinion: Trivializing and politicizing kidnapping issues is shameful, unpatriotic and un-Ghanaian-GUPS President
The recent perception created by political elements in our Country to create a sense of insecurity is just not a good sign to the development of our country. What ever purpose such erroneous impressions seem to create is just not worth it. Trivializing sensitive security threat issues like kidnapping for political dividends is just unfortunate […]
Kidnapping of 2 Canadians: Canada issues warning to citizens about crimes in Ghana
The travel information guide of Canada has cautioned Canadians about violent crimes in Ghana. In a June 5, 2019 tweet, it warned Canadians that they could suffer violent crimes such as kidnapping, armed robbery while they are in Ghana. It cautioned ”Be aware of your surroundings and avoid walking alone or displaying signs of wealth.” […]