The Ministry of National Security has disputed allegations published by the Herald Newspaper that officers from the Ministry and the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) were involved in the alleged abduction of Sylvia Baah, the Airport Services Manager for Emirates Airlines at Kotoka International Airport.
In a statement issued on Monday, November 25, 2024, the Ministry described the claims as baseless and categorically denied the involvement of its personnel.
“The Ministry wishes to categorically state that no officer from the Ministry or the National Intelligence Bureau was involved in the alleged abduction of Sylvia Baah,” the statement read.
The Ministry also announced the commencement of investigations into the incident to uncover the circumstances surrounding the alleged abduction.
“The Ministry has initiated investigations into the circumstances surrounding the alleged abduction. The Ministry further wishes to assure the public that culprits of the alleged abduction will be made to face the full rigours of the law following the conclusion of the investigations.”
The Ministry called on the public to disregard the claims by the Herald Newspaper and urged that the report be treated with scepticism.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Police Service confirmed on November 22 that an investigation had been launched after Baah was allegedly abducted at the entrance of her residence in Accra on November 21. Two days later, on November 23, the police announced that the victim had been successfully rescued and reunited with her family.
The police assured the public that efforts are ongoing to apprehend those responsible for the crime, reaffirming their commitment to ensuring justice.
