Accra, Ghana – April 7, 2025 – National Security, in collaboration with the Police and Military, has arrested Nigerian businessman Ben Peters at Aurora Apartments in Kanda, near Jubilee House.
Key Developments
🔹 Led by Richard Jakpa and Mustapha Gbande, Deputy Director of Operations at the Presidency.
🔹 Peters and unidentified armed men allegedly blocked the apartment entrance with vehicles, preventing residents from entering or exiting.
🔹 He initially went into hiding but was arrested after the President’s brother, Ibrahim Mahama, appeared at the scene.
🔹 His associates were also detained, and his vehicles were seized by National Security.
Official Response
Mustapha Gbande condemned the act, stating:
🗣️ “Nobody can come into our country and take our people into this ransom. It is illegal and unlawful. This cannot be done in Nigeria and certainly not in this country.”
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Ongoing Investigations
Authorities are investigating the motive behind the incident and potential security threats.
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