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General News on Friday, June 14, 2019
Source: mynewsgh.com
2019-06-14
The alleged kidnappers
National Security sources told MyNewsGh.com that the leader of the 8-member kidnapping gang has admitted to having claimed $ 850,000 in ransom for the release of the two abducted Canadian women.
It is increasingly apparent that the suspects, while holding their victims hostage, have been able to establish contact with their parents and have asked for $ 850,000, but have pleaded for an offer of $ 47,000.
The suspects did not, however, have the opportunity to continue negotiations on their booty because a team of police and national security officers closed on them on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, which led to their arrest.
Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah confirmed last Wednesday that no amount of money had been exchanged between the national security agents and the kidnappers of the two Canadian nationals. Kumasi.
"No ransom was paid, no ransom was discussed in this case. Our security agencies showed an intelligence report earlier, did their job and came to the conclusion of this case. No ransom has been paid between our security agencies and these people, "he revealed at a news conference covered by MyNewsGh.com.
Canada's Lauren Tilley and Bailey Chitty, 19 and 20 respectively, were abducted a week ago in Kumasi.
The victims would be volunteers from Youth Challenge International, a Canadian-based international development agency headquartered in Toronto.
The group works in 16 countries in South America, Africa and Asia and supports development projects aimed at young people in areas such as health, education, and education. 39; employment.
Lauren Tilley and Bailey Chitty were badigned to Kumasi, but were kidnapped at Ahodwo, Kumasi Royal Golf Club, on June 4, 2019 at 8:25 pm.
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