In what many are describing as a divine intervention, 17-year-old Princess Koomson, a student at Odorgonno Senior High School in Accra, was rescued from kidnappers on Saturday, June 14, 2025, after a week-long ordeal.
The second-year SHS student was abducted on June 7 while waiting for a trotro (commercial vehicle) near Pentecost Junction in Ablekuma to go home.
According to Princess, she was lured into a 4-wheel drive by men who claimed to be heading in her direction. She later regained consciousness in a dark room with two other girls and several armed men, believed to be of Nigerian origin. The kidnappers demanded a ransom of GHS 30,000. However, police were able to trace the caller’s location to New Oduman.
During this time, the New Awoshie District of The Church of Pentecost was observing its District Week 2 programme from June 10 to 15. On the evening of Thursday, June 12, the District Minister, Pastor George Oppong, was informed of Princess’ abduction. He immediately led the congregation in fervent intercessory prayers during the Friday morning session. The church prayed to set confusion among the kidnappers. The Pastor declared, ‘May they fight among themselves and free the captives.’
That same declaration was later echoed by Elder Edward Dadzie during the evening service, despite not being present at the morning session, a Spirit-led declaration many saw as confirmation of divine guidance.
In a dramatic turn of events on the night of June 13, the kidnappers began arguing among themselves. Some accused Princess of being a witch and insisted she be released. In the early hours of June 14, one of the kidnappers woke up Princess and another girl, led them through a separate exit, and told them to run without looking back. The girls eventually found themselves in Kasoa, where a kind-hearted woman paid their fare back to Ablekuma.
An elderly woman at the prayer meeting prophesied that Princess would return the next day, a prophecy that came true.
Princess’ uncle, Elder Francis Dzeklo, credited her rescue to the power of prayer, saying, ‘The prayer session was so intense. My faith rose up, and I knew there was going to be a miracle.’
The family has since expressed profound gratitude to God for Princess’ safe return. Her story stands as a powerful testimony to the impact of faith and prayer. As Princess herself said, ‘I give God all the praise.’
This extraordinary rescue serves as a reminder of the power of intercessory prayer backed by faith.
Report by New Awoshie District
