3 suspected kidnappers arrested over Yendi abduction

Three individuals have been apprehended by the Northern Regional Police Command in connection with the alleged kidnapping of Ayuba Sumiya Mawudu, also known as Haruna, near Yendi in the Northern Region of Ghana. The suspects—Mahumudu Abdulai, 32, Ganiu Sumaila, 32, and Abdulai Salam, 28—were apprehended on September 29, 2026, at various locations in Sang, Mion District.

Initial investigations revealed that the victim was abducted on September 25, 2026, by four armed individuals who attacked him and his brother at their home, demanding a ransom of GH¢100,000 for his release. The victim managed to escape and was taken to safety by locals in Sambu, where he received medical care. Police later engaged with the victim, who revealed he had been held under guard by armed men in an undisclosed location.

The victim identified the three suspects from photographs. Further investigations suggest these individuals are also linked to other robbery incidents in the area. The suspects are currently in police custody, cooperating with the investigation, while efforts continue to apprehend the remaining accomplices. Ongoing investigations aim to ascertain the full circumstances of the alleged kidnapping and the involvement of others.