The Ministry of National Security has categorically denied allegations of involvement in the alleged abduction of Sylvia Baah, Manager of Emirates Airlines at the Kotoka International Airport, as reported by The Herald Newspaper.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Ministry expressed concern over the publication, asserting that no officer from the Ministry or the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) was involved in the incident.
“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 emphasized.
To address the matter, the Ministry disclosed that it has commenced investigations into the circumstances surrounding the alleged abduction. It assured the public that any individuals found culpable would face the full force of the law upon the conclusion of the investigation.
“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 added.
The Ministry also called on the public to disregard the claims made by The Herald Newspaper, describing them as baseless.
This development comes amidst heightened scrutiny of security operations and public concern over the safety of individuals in sensitive roles. The Ministry’s statement seeks to restore public confidence while reaffirming its commitment to upholding justice and accountability.
It would be recalled that Sylvia Patience Baah, the Airport Services Manager of Emirates Airlines in Accra, was reportedly kidnapped near her residence in Accra on Thursday night [Nov 21, 2024] but has been rescued and reunited with her family, according to a statement that was realized by the Ghana Police Service on Friday, November 22, 2024.
