In a shocking turn of events, three Nigerians have been apprehended by FBI agents operating within Ghana for allegedly kidnapping an American woman and demanding a ransom of $150,000 from her family. The incident, which has drawn widespread attention, was first brought to light by a woman who shared the details in a post that has since gone viral on the popular social media platform, X (formerly Twitter).
The woman, in her post, provided a detailed account of the situation, shedding light on the actions of the Nigerian suspects and the current legal status of the case. According to her, the three Nigerians were arrested by FBI agents working in collaboration with local authorities in Ghana. The suspects have been charged with kidnapping an elderly American woman, who is reportedly 80 years old. Additionally, the kidnappers allegedly stole $15,800 from the woman's ATM card and demanded a substantial ransom of $150,000 in exchange for her release.
The statement, which was shared alongside a lengthy video, detailed the events surrounding the crime and the ongoing investigation. The video clip quickly gained traction online, sparking intense reactions from concerned citizens. The post was flooded with comments from individuals expressing shock and outrage over the incident, with many voicing their concerns about the growing prevalence of such crimes.
Here are some of the reactions from social media users:
@KDeteror: “And they are far too many out here which is alarming. Now they start doing kidnapping here too?”
@elikpli_m1998: “Most of your ladies here are just going straight into sex business.”
@richkoram: “Which part of the United States is this lady again? Chale 3y3 as3m oo! She needs a refinery!!”
@NiiGlover1: “These set of people have to get the hell outta of country la 😠 are they the only Africans facing it? Always tarnishing the image of Africa. In South Africa 🇿🇦 they are disliked. They should stay in their Lagos and Oshodi. We are not neighbors Togo & Benin are between us.”
@LIoydOseiAsante: “Any foreigner who nothing doing in Ghana without proper documentation must be push out by the immigration service in any case what’s is the purpose of National security?mind you the 3 countries who left the Ecowas block nationals are enjoying Ecowas protocols.”
WATCH VIDEO:
FBI Agents and Ghana Police Arrest Nigerians in Ghana for Kidnapping American Woman and Demanding $150,000 Ransom pic.twitter.com/9gWluK6841
— BlaQBwoy MONSTER 👹 🖤🇬🇭🇯🇲 (@agaciou) February 28, 2025