By: Nana Antwi Boasiako
A disturbing surge in missing persons cases has triggered widespread alarm and apprehension across various regions of the country. The disappearances cut across all age groups, from children to the elderly.
While some missing persons have been found safe, others have been discovered deceased, with evidence suggesting foul play and potential kidnapping. The alarming rise in these incidents has raised fears among the public, prompting calls for increased vigilance and urgent action from authorities to address this disturbing phenomenon.
Notable cases include Tyrese Asare, a UPSA Student who disappeared in May, Matilda Abanga, a 14 year old girl who went missing in Anyinam, Mabel Dziedzorm Zilevu who got missing in Adenta, Prince Qwame Darko, and Holali Maxwell Dorgbe, among many others.
The latest incident involves the disappearance of Mrs. Paulina Limisi, the Tema West NDC women’s organizer, who went missing on June 12th, 2024. Her unsettling vanishing has sent shockwaves through the community, heightening anxieties and fears among the public.
Speaking to Solomon Acquaye a Security Expert on this matter, he expressed grave concern over the escalating missing persons cases in Ghana warning that this trend poses a significant threat to both national security and the safety of individual citizens.
He urged the country’s security agencies to take immediate action, educating the public on the severity of the situation and implementing measures to prevent further incidents. Acquaye emphasized the need for National Security to take the lead in addressing this critical issue, ensuring the protection and well-being of all Ghanaians.