Kidnapped Ghanaian Women Rescued in Joint Security Operation Across Ghana and Nigeria [VIDEO]

 

A nightmare that gripped two families and shocked a nation has finally come to a relieving end, as the Ghana Police Service has successfully rescued two abducted women who were featured in a horrifying viral video that drew outrage across social media platforms.

Public anxiety soared following the emergence of disturbing footage showing one of the victims, a nude woman, being physically brutalized with a machete. The attackers had recorded the abuse and released it online, prompting widespread condemnation and demands for immediate state intervention. Additional videos, including both clothed and nude visuals of one of the captives, surfaced in subsequent days, escalating fears over their safety and well-being.

Acting swiftly on intelligence and collaborative efforts, Ghanaian authorities launched a joint security operation with the National Signals Bureau (NSB) and Nigeria Police Force. Their coordinated actions led to the successful rescue of both female victims and the arrest of eight individuals believed to be involved in the cross-border kidnapping operation.

Among those apprehended is Okoribe Olohitare Ejeme, a female security officer stationed at Port Harcourt International Airport in Nigeria. Ejeme, alleged to be a central figure in the kidnapping syndicate, was taken into custody on Thursday following a calculated security maneuver. Her position in airport security has raised serious concerns about the exploitation of insider roles to facilitate such transnational crimes.

Ama Serwaa Konadu, one of the rescued victims, has since been identified as a 39-year-old professional hairdresser and event decorator from Asiakwa, located in the Eastern Region’s Abuakwa South Municipality. Her abduction occurred on April 22, 2025, as she left home for work, unaware that her routine morning would spiral into a harrowing ordeal.

A day after her disappearance, Konadu's family received a barrage of videos and messages from her phone. The captors demanded a ransom of GH₵500,000 for her release. These videos showed her in a state of severe trauma, further amplifying the urgency of the situation.

The Ghana Police Service, backed by national security and Nigerian law enforcement, responded rapidly once the family lodged a formal complaint. Drawing on a combination of cyber forensics, human intelligence, and cross-border liaison, the joint task force began tracing the digital footprints and physical movements of the perpetrators. Arrests were executed at various hideouts across Ghana and Nigeria, signaling a well-coordinated effort to dismantle the criminal network involved.

A statement released on the morning of May 2, 2025, by the Ghana Police confirmed the successful operation, assuring the public of continued efforts to clamp down on such acts. It read:

“The Ghana Police Service, in collaboration with the National Signals Bureau (NSB) and the Nigeria Police Force, has rescued the two female victims of kidnapping captured on video which went viral. Eight (8) suspects have so far been arrested in connection with the crime from their hideouts in Ghana and Nigeria."

The police have expressed profound gratitude to their counterparts for the cooperative effort.

“The Ghana Police Service is immensely grateful to the NSB and the Nigeria Police Force for the collaboration and support in the rescue and arrest operations,” the statement added.

This case has once again thrust into the spotlight the growing concerns over organized crime rings operating across African borders. Experts warn that criminal syndicates are becoming more sophisticated, often using digital platforms to disseminate terror while negotiating ransoms, thereby complicating the task for national enforcement bodies.

Public reaction to the video had been swift and heated. Advocacy groups, civil society organizations, and concerned citizens voiced their outrage, calling on authorities to not only rescue the victims but also to ensure that all culprits face the full wrath of the law. The visceral nature of the shared video content triggered national debates on digital ethics, victim privacy, and the legal boundaries of content sharing.

Meanwhile, investigations remain ongoing as law enforcement agencies work to uncover the full extent of the syndicate’s operations and connections. Further details about the identities of the remaining suspects and their individual roles in the abductions are expected to be released in the coming days.

Family members of the rescued women have expressed immense relief and gratitude to the security forces, though they also called for psychosocial support for the victims, who have endured profound trauma. Mental health experts are being engaged to assist in the recovery and rehabilitation of the women as they transition back into their lives after the ordeal.

The Ghana Police have urged citizens to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity. With human trafficking and abductions on the rise in parts of West Africa, the need for cross-border security frameworks and real-time intelligence sharing has become more pressing than ever.

As this high-profile case continues to unfold, it serves as a sobering reminder of the threats lurking beneath everyday normalcy—and the power of collaboration in overcoming them. 

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