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Gunmen allegedly kidnap teenager at Kabulya near Bimbilla, demand ransom
May 24, 2026
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Gunmen allegedly kidnap teenager at Kabulya near Bimbilla, demand ransom

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Key Points

  • A 15-year-old boy, Ali Issah, was allegedly kidnapped by armed men in Kabulya, Nanumba South District, Northern Region.
  • The incident occurred late Saturday, May 23, when attackers stormed the family home near Bimbilla.
  • The armed men initially searched for money, found none, then tied up and abducted the teenager.
  • The alleged kidnappers later contacted the boy's father, demanding a ransom and inquiring about his cattle.
  • The family, who are cattle herders, are appealing to security agencies for urgent intervention to rescue Ali Issah.

Why This Matters

This incident highlights a concerning rise in insecurity and kidnapping-for-ransom cases, particularly in rural and northern regions of Ghana, impacting vulnerable communities like cattle herders. It underscores the critical need for enhanced security measures, effective law enforcement, and intelligence gathering to protect citizens and prevent such criminal activities from undermining peace and public safety across the country.

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