The Ghana Police Service has arrested three individuals in connection with the alleged abduction of Ayuba Sumiya Mawudu, alias Haruna, at Dobini Bunban near Yendi in the Northern Region. The suspects, Mahumudu Abdulai, 32, Ganiu Sumaila, 32, and Abdulai Salam, 28, were arrested on September 29, 2026, at separate locations in Sang in the Mion District. According to a Police statement, preliminary investigations established that Mawudu was abducted on September 25, 2026.
The abduction occurred when four armed men attacked Mawudu and his brother at their residence, demanding GH¢100,000 from his family for his release. Mawudu subsequently escaped from his captors and was assisted to safety by some farmers in Sambu before being taken to a clinic for medical attention. Police later engaged him at the facility, and he identified the three suspects from their photographs. The Police statement did not reveal further details about the suspects' motives or their alleged accomplices.
The three suspects are currently in Police custody assisting investigations, while efforts are ongoing to arrest the remaining accomplices and establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident. According to the Police, further investigations indicate that the suspects are connected to other robbery incidents in the area. The Police have not disclosed the identities of the alleged accomplices or their roles in the abduction.
The victim, Ayuba Sumiya Mawudu, told Police that he had been held under guard by armed men at an undisclosed location before escaping. Mawudu's account of the incident corroborated with evidence collected by the Police, leading to the arrest of the three suspects. The Police statement did not provide information on the current condition of Mawudu or his brother.
The arrest of the three suspects has raised concerns about the prevalence of abduction and robbery incidents in the Northern Region. Residents of Dobini Bunban and surrounding areas have expressed fears about their safety, calling for increased Police presence in the area. The Police have assured the public that they are working to bring all perpetrators to justice.
The Ghana Police Service has urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities. The Police have also assured that they are doing everything possible to ensure the safety of citizens and prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. The suspects are expected to be arraigned in court soon.
The case has sparked widespread concern, with many calling for increased security measures in the region. The Police have promised to provide updates on the investigation and the progress of the case. Key aspects of the investigation include the connection between the suspects and other robbery incidents in the area.
Key points
- Three suspects arrested for alleged abduction of Ayuba Sumiya Mawudu in Northern Region
- Suspects connected to other robbery incidents in the area
- Police efforts ongoing to arrest remaining accomplices and establish full circumstances surrounding the incident
