“I feared I was being kidnapped” – Agyei Baffuor explains why he refused EOCO arrest
Private legal practitioner, Lawyer Agyei Baffuor, has broken his silence on his confrontation with a woman who identified herself as an official of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). Speaking during the Minority’s engagement with the media on Wednesday, the lawyer said his decision not to comply with the woman’s directive was driven purely … The post “I feared I was being kidnapped”…
Lawyer Agyei Baffuor, a private legal practitioner, has spoken about his recent encounter with a woman who claimed to be an official of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). During a press engagement on Wednesday, Baffuor revealed that he refused to comply with the woman's request to follow her due to his fear for his personal safety.
He explained that the circumstances surrounding the encounter were suspicious, and he believed the situation could have been a kidnapping attempt. The EOCO official failed to properly identify herself, which led Baffuor to believe that her presence could pose a threat to his well-being. Consequently, he decided not to follow her, stating that any law-abiding citizen would have done the same in similar circumstances.
Baffuor emphasized that his actions were not intended to obstruct justice but rather to protect his life. The Minority, in response to the incident, urged security agencies to ensure that officials on lawful duties properly identify themselves and follow due process to prevent fear and panic among citizens.
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