A high-stakes operation unfolded near the Jubilee House in Accra, where a Nigerian businessman, Ben Peters, was arrested for blocking the entrance to the Aurora Apartments in Kanda.
Peters, accompanied by unidentified armed men, had allegedly barricaded the residential facility with his vehicles, restricting access to other occupants.
The joint operation, led by Richard Jakpa and Deputy Director of Operations at the Presidency, Mustapha Gbande, involved National Security operatives, police, and military personnel.
According to Gbande, “He has blocked the place such that no individual can go in or come out. Nobody can come into our country and take our people into this ransom. It is illegal and unlawful. This cannot be done in Nigeria and certainly not in this country.”
The situation escalated when Peters went into hiding and refused arrest, only surrendering when President Mahama’s brother, Ibrahim Mahama, arrived at the scene. Peters and several individuals close to him were subsequently arrested, and his vehicles were seized by National Security.
This bold move by authorities highlights the country’s commitment to maintaining law and order, especially in sensitive areas near the seat of government. The incident raises questions about the motivations behind Peters’ actions and the potential implications for Ghana-Nigeria relations.
