Police arrest five suspects over kidnapping, rescue two victims

The Nsawam District Police Command has arrested five suspects in connection with the kidnapping of two men travelling from Accra to Anyinam, successfully rescuing the victims unharmed.

According to police, intelligence received on January 10, 2026, indicated that the two men had been abducted and taken to an undisclosed location. The suspects allegedly demanded a ransom of GH¢400,000 from the victims’ family and later instructed them to pay an initial amount of GH¢5,000.

Following swift operations by the Nsawam Police, with support from the Suhum Police Command, the suspects were lured to a drinking spot near the Suhum Roundabout, where all five were arrested.

The suspects have been identified as Suleman Salifu, 24; Godfred Owusu, 26; Antwi Bismark, 27; Anas Salis, 38; and Gyamfi Isaac, 33. The victims, Seidu Sambiane, 28, and Ibrahim Alhassan, 42, were rescued during the operation without sustaining any injuries.

A search conducted on an unregistered Acura 4×4 vehicle allegedly used in the crime led to the recovery of forged GH¢100 and GH¢200 currency notes, specimen papers cut to the size of banknotes, and cash amounting to GH¢4,600. Police also retrieved a pistol, a cutlass, talismans and amulets, as well as five mobile phones.

The suspects are currently in police custody, assisting with investigations, and are expected to be put before court to face the law.