Bono Region Police Rescue Kidnapped Woman After GH₵12k Ransom Demand

• Police in the Bono Region rescued Millicent Fosua, who was abducted at Kyeremasu and taken to a forest in Berekum
• Her husband received a GH₵12,000 ransom demand and sent a sum of GH₵2,000 before reporting the case to the police
• Police said efforts are underway to arrest the kidnappers, as investigations and intelligence operations continue

Police in the Bono Region have rescued a 30-year-old woman, Millicent Fosua, who was kidnapped at Kyeremasu in the Dormaa East Municipality and taken to a forest at Berekum.

According to a statement issued by the Bono Regional Police Public Relations Officer, Chief Inspector Thomas Akeelah, the victim was rescued following an intelligence-led operation by the Regional Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) after her husband, Samuel Amartey Laryea, a businessman, reported the incident.

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The complainant told the police that he had travelled with his wife to Kyeremasu on October 29, 2025, to attend a funeral.

On November 3, 2025, he received a phone call from an unknown person demanding a GH₵12,000 ransom for her release.

Fearing for his wife’s life, he sent GH₵2,000 to the kidnappers, but they failed to free her. He then reported the case to the police, prompting a swift and discreet investigation.

The police said an undercover operation was launched, leading to the successful rescue of Millicent in a forest near Berekum, where she was found in good health and handed over to her family.

Bono Region kidnapping victim shares her ordeal

Recounting her ordeal, Millicent told investigators that she had left her lodging at about 5:30 a.m. on November 3 to visit her husband when she noticed a black Toyota Corolla parked by the roadside facing the Akontanim road.

“One of the men suddenly covered my mouth with a rag and dragged me into the car. They blindfolded me, took away my phone, and later took me to a bush where they abused and threatened to kill me. They forced me to give them my husband’s phone number and my mobile money PIN.”

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The police said the kidnappers also seized her belongings and attempted to extort more money before their operation was disrupted.

Chief Inspector Akeelah confirmed that efforts were underway to track down and arrest the perpetrators to face justice.

The Bono Regional Police Command has since assured residents of their continued commitment to fighting violent crimes and urged the public to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activities.

They also emphasised the importance of community cooperation in helping the police maintain safety and security in the region.

Effiakuma assembly member leads daring rescue mission

Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that the assembly member for Effiakuma Zongo had led the remarkable rescue of 25 people believed to have been kidnapped.

The Ghana Police Service reportedly identified the five suspects behind the supposed abductions during an initial interrogation of the rescued individuals.

Hamza Mohammed Ameen Adam was alerted to the situation after one of the victims escaped to Effiakuma Zongo, leading police to begin an investigation.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh