The Ministry of National Security has categorically denied any involvement by its officers or those of the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) in the alleged abduction of Sylvia Baah, an Emirates Airlines manager, at Kotoka International Airport.
The denial comes in response to a publication by the Herald Newspaper detailing the alleged abduction.
In a statement released today, the Ministry stated that it wishes to categorically state that no officer from the Ministry or the National Intelligence Bureau was involved in the alleged abduction of Sylvia Baah.
Despite the denial, the Ministry has initiated a formal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the alleged incident.
The statement assures the public that a thorough investigation will be conducted and that anyone found culpable will be prosecuted.
“Meanwhile, the Ministry has initiated investigations into the circumstances surrounding the alleged abduction. 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 reads.
The Ministry urged the public to disregard the Herald Newspaper’s report, describing it as deserving of contempt. “The public is, therefore, urged to treat the allegation by the Herald Newspaper with the contempt it deserves.”
The Ministry’s response aims to address the serious allegations swiftly and decisively. The commitment to a full investigation and the promise of prosecution should anyone be found guilty seeks to maintain public trust and confidence in the Ministry’s operations. The firm denial, coupled with the promise of decisive action, will likely be closely followed by the public and the media as the investigation unfolds.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/103.5FM/John Bodza
