Dr. Nana Adarkwa Bediako II, the Gyaasehene of Tarkwa-Western Region who was reportedly kidnapped recently has resurfaced, denying ever being kidnapped.
According to the Western Regional Police PRO, DSP Olivia Ewurabena Adiku, the chief emerged from his hiatus and informed the Police which had mounted a frantic manhunt for him that he was not kidnapped but had voluntarily gone into hiding.
Speaking to the media on Friday, July 16, 2021, the Police PRO said the chief had reported to the Tarkwa Police Command to give an account of his disappearance from Wednesday to Thursday evening.
“Nana said he wasn’t kidnapped and honestly, doesn’t know who sent out the message of his kidnap,” she said.
Dr. Nana Adarkwa Bediako III, the Gyaasehene apparently eloped on July 14, after a suspect who had reportedly threatened him was granted bail the day before.
It appears the chief may have felt the suspect was out for his blood and had taken the initiative to go off-radar, sparking distress in his chiefdom and forcing the Police and National Security officers to launch a nationwide search for him.
However, on Thursday night, July 15, 2021, his family said the chief had been located.
DSP Adiku also stated that Dr. Nana Adarkwa Bediako II told them that he went to the bank to cash out some money to purchase some instruments for the Church of Pentecost on the day of his disappearance Tarkwa.
He said from the bank; there was an instrument shop close by, so he decided to walk to the nearby shop.
DSP Ewurabena Adiku said while the Tarkwa Gyaasehene was going there, a gentleman accosted and told him some people are planning to kill him.
She said he immediately took the next available taxi and went into hiding, but he couldn’t communicate with anyone because he has left his phones in his car.
“He did not disclose where he went but was emphatic he was not kidnapped,” the police PRO said.
Meanwhile, the security agencies are taking the threat seriously and have launched an investigation into the matter.