Ghana Ambassador to Nigeria’s Home Burglarised in Abuja
- Thieves burgled the official residence of the Ghanaian Ambassador to Nigeria, stealing some valuables
- The affected residence is located in the highbrow Maitama area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja
- A domestic staff member suggested that a power cut may have provided adequate conditions for burglars
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Ghana’s Ambassador to Nigeria's home has been burgled by unknown assailants.
The thieves made away with valuables including television sets, gas cylinders, and bags of rice.
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The Punch reported that the theft occurred on July 11 in the Maitama area of Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory.
Reports indicated that intruders gained access by cutting through the protective wire on the perimeter fence before breaking the back door to enter the property.
A domestic staff member suggested that a temporary power outage may have facilitated the break-in.
“At about 5 am, I went around to check and saw that a window was open. One of the burglary-proof rods had been removed. I checked the back door and found it open too.
“I then noticed that the wires on the fence had been cut. That was when I called the police officer on duty from his room. They took away two plasma TV sets, gas cylinders, and two bags of rice.”
The break-in has raised concerns about the security of diplomatic premises in Abuja, particularly in high-security areas like Maitama.
Man paid $1.5m in sale of Ghana property in Nigeria
In April, YEN.com.gh reported on the arrest of one Bright Mensah Bonsu, who is said to have received $1.5 million and signed documents purporting to sell a prime diplomatic property belonging to Ghana’s High Commission in Nigeria.
Bonsu was arrested by Ghanaian security operatives, according to the minister.
Ablakwa said Bonsu describes himself as a special aide to former Ghana High Commissioner to Nigeria, the late Alhaji Rashid Bawa.
Source: YEN.com.gh
