As the investigation into the abduction of the Emirate Manager deepens, crucial intelligence suggests a possible connection to an incident at the Kotoka International Airport moments before the kidnapping unfolded.
Sylvia Baah, known for her stringent enforcement of boarding procedures, closed the gate on three high-profile individuals associated with National Security who arrived late for boarding.
This action has raised suspicions regarding two key figures: Kwabena Adu Boahene, Director General of the National Signal Bureau, and the glamorous light-skinned divorcee, Ms. Rashida Nasamu, who is romantically linked to Adu Boahene and is a prominent figure in National Security circles.
It is believed that Sylvia’s uncompromising enforcement of boarding times may have antagonized these powerful individuals and triggered a confrontation, leading to Boahene and his companions hastily purchasing tickets for an Ethiopian Airways flight.
Investigators are now drawing parallels between this airport incident involving Boahene and the subsequent shocking abduction of Sylvia Baah, who is also connected to the immediate pass National Security Coordinator, Brigadier Adu Amanfo.
The disturbing abduction unfolded on Thursday evening as Sylvia, the Emirate Airlines Services Manager in Ghana, was forcibly taken near her residence on Spintex Road.
Witnesses recounted a group of individuals dressed in military and police attire, masked, and driving vehicles, seizing Sylvia and fleeing the scene.
Surveillance footage captured the perpetrators, wearing military attire, abducting Sylvia and making their escape in a van accompanied by a Toyota Tundra.
Although Sylvia’s car was abandoned at her home with personal items left behind, a swift police search operation led by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dampare successfully located Sylvia within 24 hours of her abduction.
The sudden reappearance of Sylvia Baah, a day after her kidnapping, has caused concern within the airline industry and the wider community, especially with the impending general elections in Ghana.
The potential involvement of Adu-Boahene’s associates, including Rashida Nasamu and Ben Ansah, adds further complexity to the situation.
This situation highlights past instances of questionable practices by rogue National Security personnel, sparking worries about misuse of power and impunity.
Security analysts have linked these events to a rogue faction within the National Security agency led by Henry Osei-Tutu and Benjamin Ansah, the second-in-command who was with Adu-Boahene during the incident.
This clandestine group, operating within the National Signal Bureau, has been implicated in various illicit schemes, including abductions and staged robberies.
The New Republic attempted to reach Kwabena Adu-Boahene for comment through multiple messages on his WhatsApp, all of which went unanswered.
However, in an interview with Ms. Rashida Nasamu, she expressed skepticism about the alleged kidnapping, stating her intention to pursue legal action against Emirate for Sylvia Baah’s actions.
During her interview, Rashida emphatically denied any involvement in the kidnapping, asserting that she is incapable of such an act.
She also refuted any association with Adu Boahene on the day in question, claiming that Sylvia Baah had unjustly singled her out.
Rashida further denied encountering Boahene at the airport and was unaware that he and his colleague were removed from the flight.
The unfolding narrative in this case continues to unravel, with more updates to follow.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of National Security has issued a statement purporting to
distance its officers from the abduction brouhaha.
The release of the statement follows a publication by a local newspaper revealing aspect of the development.
According to the release, “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 further indicated that 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 statement outlines
Stay tuned for updates.
Source: whatsuonewsghana.com