Ghana Police Clear Nigerian Seafarer Declared Wanted in 2015 Oil Tanker Hijacking Case

In a significant development, Nigerian seafarer Marcus Olaide Oladapo has finally been exonerated by the Ghana Police Service, bringing closure to a decade-long ordeal. Declared a wanted man in 2015 in connection with the hijacking of a commercial oil tanker in Ghanaian waters, Oladapo has now been officially cleared of any wrongdoing after thorough police investigations established his innocence.

This clearance comes after Oladapo voluntarily presented himself to the police, a move that allowed for a detailed examination of the facts. The investigations concluded that he had no involvement in the hijacking incident. This stands in contrast to the initial police report presented in 2015, which named him as one of three Nigerian accomplices sought in connection with the crime.

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This is to certify that Oladapo Marcus Olaide, whose true representation appears in the picture above, does not appear in the criminal records of the Ghana Police Service.

Despite this vindication, Oladapo shared that the lingering stigma of being labeled a wanted suspect has continued to cast a shadow over his career and dealings. His proactive step in seeking an official criminal record clearance from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) underscores the profound and lasting impact such accusations can have on an individual's life and reputation. The CID's confirmation, signed by Chief Superintendent James Osei-Acheampong, explicitly states that Marcus Olaide Oladapo does not appear in the criminal records of the Ghana Police Service, providing him with the official documentation he needs to move forward.

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The criminal report attached to the referenced letter is genuine and was signed by a competent and authorised authority at the CID Headquarters, Accra.