The Central North Regional Police Command has rescued 30-year-old Bismark Amoh, who was allegedly kidnapped at Assin Fosu in Ghana’s Central Region.
Amoh was reportedly abducted on Sunday, September 6, 2026, and was held captive for several days before police secured his rescue. He is currently receiving medical attention.
According to information gathered by the Ghana News Agency and reports from the police, the alleged kidnappers initially demanded GH¢45,000 from Amoh’s family and gave them a 24-hour deadline.
The family reportedly mobilised GH¢19,500, which was sent to the suspects. However, the payment allegedly did not result in Amoh’s release.
The suspects subsequently demanded an additional GH¢30,500, bringing the reported total ransom demand to GH¢49,500.
Disturbing recordings sent to family
The case drew urgent attention after the alleged kidnappers reportedly used Amoh’s own mobile phone to communicate with his family through WhatsApp.
Reports indicate that audio and video recordings sent to relatives showed Amoh restrained and subjected to physical abuse while pleading with his family to secure his release.
GhanaMedia.net will not unnecessarily reproduce graphic footage associated with the case.
Police rescue victim
A joint operation involving the Criminal Investigations Department and the Central North Police Command subsequently led to Amoh’s rescue.
The Ghana News Agency reported that he was rescued in the Ashanti Region and taken for medical treatment.
At the time of the latest reports, no arrests had been announced. Police said investigations were continuing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the alleged abduction and identify the persons responsible.
Ransom figure clarified
Some early reports described the final ransom demand as GH¢50,000. However, reports from MyJoyOnline and other outlets give the figure as GH¢49,500, calculated from the initial GH¢45,000 demand and the subsequent GH¢30,500 demand after GH¢19,500 had already been paid.
GhanaMedia.net therefore uses GH¢49,500 for accuracy while attributing the figure to reports based on police and GNA information.
GhanaMedia Verification
VERIFIED — POLICE RESCUE CONFIRMED.
The alleged abduction, the identity of the victim, the police rescue and his subsequent medical treatment have been independently reported by multiple Ghanaian media organisations.
However, the identities of the suspected kidnappers, their exact motive and the full circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation.
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