Nsawam Police Arrest Five Suspected Kidnappers; Two Victims Rescued Unharmed

The Nsawam District Police Command has arrested five suspected kidnappers following the abduction of two men traveling from Accra to Anyinam. The victims were rescued safely during the operation.

According to police reports, the Command received intelligence on January 10, 2026, indicating that the two men had been kidnapped and taken to an unknown location.

The kidnappers allegedly demanded a ransom of GH¢400,000 from the victims’ family and later instructed them to make an initial payment of GH¢5,000 after negotiations.

Acting swiftly, the Nsawam Police, supported by the Suhum Police, lured the suspects 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.

A search of an unregistered Acura 4×4 vehicle used by the suspects led to the discovery of several items, including forged GH¢100 and GH¢200 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, and five mobile phones.

The suspects are currently in police custody and assisting with ongoing investigations.

---CitiNewsRoom