- 25-year-old okada rider arrested for allegedly kidnapping 12-year-old Solomon Kwaku Wise in Awutu Botoku
- Incident occurred on Monday around 7:00 am while Solomon was on his way to school
- - Police use CCTV footage to identify and apprehend suspect, who denies knowledge of Solomon's whereabouts
The Awutu Bereku District Police Command has apprehended a 25-year-old okada rider for allegedly kidnapping a 12-year-old schoolboy, Solomon Kwaku Wise, in Awutu Botoku.
According to Solomon’s mother, Cecelia Aquah, the incident occurred on Monday around 7:00 am while she was escorting her son to pick an okada to school. However, the suspect failed to drop Solomon at his school, and despite waiting for several hours, Solomon did not return home.
Aquah and Solomon’s teacher searched for him but to no avail, leading them to file a complaint with the police. With the aid of a CCTV camera installed by a Chinese company along the Awutu Bereku-Bontrase road, the okada rider was identified and taken into custody.
The suspect admitted to picking up Solomon on Monday but denied knowledge of his whereabouts. He is currently assisting the police with investigations.
Solomon’s father, Bismarck Kojo Ewusi, has appealed to the public to help reunite his son with their family. The police are working to locate Solomon and ensure his safe return.
