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Police rescue 57 Nigerians from human trafficking syndicate, arrest five suspects
The Criminal Investigation Department of the Ghana Police Service has arrested five suspects for allegedly trafficking fifty-seven Nigerian nationals into Ghana.
The CID said the suspects, identified as Joel Nosa, Collins Rotimi, Shadrack Lulu, Austin Amahuaro, and John Uloko, were picked up at Adom Estates, Community 25, in an intelligence-led operation by its Operations Unit.
According to the Police, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects are part of a human trafficking network that lures young men and women from Nigeria to Ghana with promises of employment and educational opportunities.
It explained that upon arrival, the victims, aged between 18 and 26 years, were forced to engage in online romance scams and other illegal cyber activities.
Police officers retrieved seventy-seven laptops, thirty-eight mobile phones, two vehicles, three television sets, and other internet-enabled devices believed to have been used in committing the crimes.
The CID indicated that all fifty-seven victims have been rescued and are receiving the necessary care and support.
The suspects, it added, are in custody assisting with investigations.
The Police cautioned the public, especially the youth, to be careful about offers of jobs, educational opportunities, or travel arrangements made through social media or other unverified sources.
Ghana Police reaffirmed its commitment to fighting human trafficking, cybercrime, and related offenses, and encouraged anyone with credible information on such activities to report to the nearest police station.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Police have arrested two suspects, including the alleged gang leader, in connection with the robbery attack on the Berekum Chelsea football team that resulted in the death of one of the players.
According to a Police update, the arrests were made after intelligence-led operations by security personnel.
One of the suspects sustained gunshot wounds during an exchange of fire with the police.
He has since been taken to a hospital where he is receiving medical treatment, while the other suspect remains in police custody assisting with investigations.
The Police indicated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang linked to the attack.
They assured the public that more details will be provided as investigations progress.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Brazzaville to attend the investiture ceremony of Denis Sassou N’Guesso.
The ceremony follows the re-election of President Sassou N’Guesso for another five year term as leader of the Republic of the Congo.
President Mahama travelled to Brazzaville shortly after launching his Free Primary Healthcare Programme in Dodowa.
He is expected to return to Accra after the ceremony scheduled for Thursday morning.
By: Jacob Aggrey
