A wave of praise has followed the recent arrest of Nigerian businessman Ben Peters, after a well-coordinated joint operation by Ghana’s National Security, the Ghana Police Service, and the Ghana Armed Forces at Aurora Apartments in Kanda, near the Jubilee House.
Many Ghanaians have taken to social media and various platforms to commend the operatives—especially the Director in Charge of Special Operations at the National Security Secretariat, Richard Jakpa, and Deputy Director of Operations at the Office of the President, Mustapha Gbande—for their professionalism and decisiveness in handling the situation.
The businessman was arrested alongside some of his associates after reportedly blocking access to the apartment complex with his vehicles, supported by armed men, effectively denying other residents their right of entry. This action, described by authorities as unlawful and an affront to national security, prompted the swift response.
Speaking during the operation, Mustapha Gbande strongly condemned the incident, saying, “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.”
Ghanaians have since praised this stance, applauding the security agencies for protecting the nation’s sovereignty and ensuring that such actions do not go unchecked.
“This is exactly the kind of leadership and firmness we need in our security services,” said a resident in the area. “They’ve shown that the law works and that no one is above it.”
In addition to the arrests, the seized vehicles further signaled the seriousness with which the authorities treated the breach, reinforcing the government’s commitment to law and order.
As the investigation continues, many citizens are hopeful that this bold action sets a precedent and strengthens public trust in Ghana’s security apparatus.
