9 Illegal Immigrants Arrested In Cape Coast In Connection With Kidnapping
Nine (9) Burkina Faso nationals have been arrested by the Central Regional Police Command at Abura, a suburb of Cape Coast, in connection with the kidnapping of one Salmane Tchaboutchou.
The arrest followed a complaint from the Chief of the Zombrama Community in Central Region and resident of Abura, Osman Dawda, that Salmane Tchaboutchou had been kidnapped by some unknown persons at Pedu in Cape Coast.
Police tracked and located the area and arrested the nine suspects.
A search conducted in their room led to the recovery of sixteen cell phones, one HP Laptop, and seven exercise books.
Investigations found that suspects enticed their victims from neighboring countries and promised them rich positions in Ghana’s mining sector, according to the Central Regional Police Commander, DCOP Kwadwo Antwi Tabi.
“As part of the employment requirement, victims are to carry some amount of money on them to Ghana. On their arrival, the suspects take the said money from them and kidnap them. They are then made to call relatives to pay a ransom”.
Human trafficking, abetment of kidnapping, kidnapping, illicit entry into the nation, and residency in Ghana without valid documentation are among the charges being probed against the individuals.
DCOP Kwado Antwi Tabi cautioned foreigners who enter the country to perpetrate crimes that they would not be spared when they are caught.