The family of 17-year-old Dede Anyaku, missing for nearly three weeks, has urged police to accelerate their investigation into her disappearance.According to her guardian, Alberta Morton, Dede was last seen on June 28 entering an Uber headed for China Mall in Amasaman but never arrived. The Uber driver claimed to have dropped her off at Accra Mall instead.

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Alberta Morton recounted her last conversation with Dede, revealing that a woman named Joana answered and later Dede messaged her sister, claiming she had been kidnapped and faced threats of harm.Seeking public and police assistance to locate Dede, Alberta Morton described the anguish of uncertainty at home, now somewhat calmer after earlier distress."The last time I spoke to her, it was a woman who answered the call, her name is Joana.

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I told her to bring my daughter home safely to me, but all in vain. Later, she sent messages to her sister's phone that she had been kidnapped and that they have threatened to kill her," she stated.Ghana faces a crisis of missing persons, with 610 cases reported since 2021, according to Missing Ghana. Recent incidents, such as the tragic discovery of two missing children's bodies in Tamale, highlight the severity of the issue.

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The disappearance of political figure Paulina Lamisi on July 12 has also sparked widespread concern and demands for urgent action from communities and authorities alike.As investigations continue, security experts emphasize the importance of personal safety awareness.

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