The Ministry of National Security has categorically denied allegations that its officers or those of the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) were involved in the reported abduction of Sylvia Patience Baah, the Airport Services Manager for Emirates Airlines in Accra.
In a statement released on November 25, 2024, the Ministry addressed claims made in a publication by The Herald newspaper, which alleged that security operatives were behind the kidnapping.
“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 clarified.
Meanwhile, the Ministry confirmed that investigations have been launched to uncover the circumstances surrounding the alleged kidnapping.
Also, it assured the public that any individuals found culpable would face the full force of the law once the investigations are concluded.
“We wish 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 statement emphasized.
Nonetheless, the Ministry urged the public to dismiss the allegations reported by The Herald newspaper. “The public is, therefore, urged to treat the allegation by The Herald newspaper with the contempt it deserves,” the statement added.
Sylvia Patience Baah, the Emirates Airlines manager, was reportedly abducted on November 21, 2024, near her residence off the Spintex Road in Accra.
The Ghana Police Service successfully rescued her and reunited her with her family.
Following her rescue, the police launched a manhunt to apprehend those responsible.