The Northern Regional Police Command has rescued a kidnapped victim at Wapuli in the Yendi District after a swift intelligence-led operation.
According to the police, the case was reported to the Tamale Regional Police Intelligence Directorate (RPID) on December 2, 2025, at about 9:30 a.m., with the kidnappers said to have demanded GH¢100,000 from the victim’s family for his release.
The Northern Regional Commander, DCOP Wisdom Lavoe, dispatched a five-member intelligence team from Tamale RPID to Wapuli to conduct surveillance and rescue operations. This led to the victim being successfully rescued on December 5, 2025.
On December 6, around 12:30 a.m., the police engaged the suspects in a gun battle. The suspects fled, leaving behind a motorbike with registration number M 25 NR and a Samsung mobile phone, which were retrieved as exhibits.
Later that morning, the police arrested three suspects; Haruna Seidu, 31, Amidu Bandi, 30, and Osman Bandi, 40, at Bokpaba along the Bimbila Yendi road. The police also recovered GH¢70,000, believed to be part of the ransom, along with two motorbikes. One suspect remains on the run.
