FBI agents in Ghana arrest three Nigerians for kidn@pping American woman

Authorities in Ghana, working with FBI agents, have arrested three Nigerian nationals accused of kidnapping an 80-year-old American woman and demanding a $150,000 ransom from her family.
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A woman, who posted about the case on X (formerly Twitter), provided a detailed account of what transpired.
According to her, the suspects not only held the elderly woman hostage but also stole $15,800 from her ATM card before making their ransom demand.
She wrote, “Three Nigerians have been arrested by FBI agents working in Ghana. They have been charged with kidn@pping an 80-year-old American woman, st£aling $15,800 from her ATM card, and demanding $150,000 from her family before her release.”
The post, which was accompanied by a lengthy video explaining the situation, quickly drew attention, igniting mixed reactions from X users.
Many expressed outrage over the cr!me, while others argued the implications for Nigerians living abroad and how such incidents affect their reputation.
This incident has reignited discussions about security concerns in West Africa, particularly regarding kidn@pping and financial fr@ud. Many are calling for stricter measures to curb cr!minal activities involving foreigners in the region.