Ghanaian High Commission Staff Dies In Abuja After Abduction, Assault

A staff member of the Ghana High Commission in Abuja identified as Miss Freda Arnong, has died after allegedly being abducted and assaulted under suspicious circumstances in Abuja.

The incident reportedly occurred on the evening of July 1, 2025, around 7pm, when Miss Arnong boarded a commercial taxi heading toward Transcorp Junction in the Federal Capital Territory.

Unknown to her, the vehicle was already occupied by four unidentified men.

According to the Ghanaian High Commission, the taxi diverted from the intended route shortly after departure.

Hours later, the victim was discovered in critical condition along Airport Road by a good Samaritan, who promptly transported her to the National Hospital, Abuja.

A security source, Zagazola Makama, disclosed that a good Samaritan discovered the victim and quickly took her to the National Hospital in Abuja for emergency treatment.

However, despite medical efforts, she was pronounced dead at approximately 1:52pm on July 7 due to the severe injuries sustained during the attack.

Makama added that the remains of the deceased diplomat had been deposited at the hospital’s mortuary for autopsy and preservation.

He further stated that detectives from the FCT Command’s Criminal Investigation Department have launched an investigation into the incident, with efforts ongoing to identify and arrest those responsible.

“The diplomatic community in Abuja has expressed deep concern over the incident and is closely following the investigation.
“Miss Arnong was remembered by her colleagues as a dedicated and compassionate individual.

“Her untimely death has left staff at the High Commission and her loved ones in deep mourning,” Makama added.