Police arrest 26 foreigners for kidnapping Ghanaian woman
Story from Hamzat Ibrahim
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 26 foreign nationals accused of kidnapping Rigana Asuma, a 30-year-old Ghanaian woman, in the Isheri Osun area of Lagos.
The operation followed a distress call received around 9pm on March 7, 2025, alerting authorities that the victim had been abducted and confined in a building at No. 21 Yemi Ogunleye Street, Isheri Osun.
According to intelligence sources, a swift response by a joint team of conventional police officers and tactical squads led to the successful rescue of the victim and the arrest of the suspects, comprising 18 males and 8 females.
“The arrested suspects include individuals from Ghana, Benin Republic, and Togo, raising concerns over the growing involvement of foreign syndicates in criminal activities within Nigeria,” a counterinsurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, said.
“While Benin Republic nationals included; Tosin Janita (22), Destiny Nwande (23), Photun Shedeon (21), Shiclecke Qugan (23), Dancing Kosiana (21), Aikpon Allokpenouji (21), Dosa Kasun (23), Agbale Laisa (23), Djayoho Brice (26), Kpobadagi Sihou-Litono (21), Gansou Antoine (24), Adjakpa Akofa (25), Gakoto Jaslue (23), Samikpo Tcholiskoutou Lue (23), Lamh Con (22), and Djidenou Enok (24).
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“Other nationals from Ghana include; Queen Akama (29), Quami Dankwa (28), Kosi Kwantin (21), Keep Plunta (24), Kofi Aspedu (29), and Awisi Henry (40). Those from Togo included; Susan Alopoti (22), Guriem Winamnadebu (37), and Mawusi Komi (24).”
The sources said that during the raid on the hideout, police operatives recovered several incriminating items.
All suspects have been taken into custody while investigations continue to determine the full extent of their operations. Authorities assured the public that efforts are underway to dismantle foreign criminal networks operating within the country and ensure justice is served.
Further details on the suspects’ motives and potential accomplices are expected as the investigation progresses.
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