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  • Key suspect in Sakumono murder case arrested at hideout in Tikrom near Ejisu

    Key suspect in Sakumono murder case arrested at hideout in Tikrom near Ejisu

    Samuel Christopher Osei Anto, 72, was arrested by police on Sunday, November 1, following an intelligence-led operation in the Ashanti Region. A pistol and seven rounds of ammunition were retrieved from him.

    The Ghana Police Service has arrested Samuel Christopher Osei Anto, the key suspect in the killing of two relatives at NTHC Estate, Sakumono, in the Greater Accra Region.

    The 72-year-old suspect, who had been on the run after the incident, was picked up at his hideout at Tikrom, near Ejisu, in the Ashanti Region, on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

    In a statement issued on Monday, November 2, the Ashanti Regional Police Command confirmed the arrest, adding that officers retrieved a Smith & Wesson pistol and seven rounds of live ammunition during the operation.

    Police said the team acted on intelligence about the suspect’s whereabouts before proceeding to the hideout to apprehend him. The firearm and ammunition have been retained as exhibits. 

    Two relatives shot dead at Sakumono

    The arrest follows the fatal shooting of George Atugiba, 57, and his niece, Irene Atuguba, 47, at their residence at NTHC Estate, Sakumono, on Friday, October 30.

    Preliminary police investigations suggest that the incident may have been triggered by a financial dispute involving the suspect and George.

    According to the police account, George had allegedly borrowed GH¢500,000 from Osei Anto but failed to repay the amount.

    The suspect reportedly visited the victims’ residence on the morning of the incident, accompanied by a 47-year-old woman, Beatrice Mumuni, to demand repayment. A misunderstanding allegedly followed, during which the two relatives were shot dead. 

    Police investigations continue

    Beatrice Mumuni was earlier arrested in connection with the case. Police alleged that she accompanied the principal suspect to the victims’ residence before the shooting.

    Osei Anto was subsequently declared wanted, with the Police announcing a GH¢100,000 reward for credible information leading to his arrest.

    Following his arrest, the suspect is in police custody assisting investigations. The police have not yet announced when he will be put before court.

    The circumstances surrounding the killings remain under investigation, and the allegations against the suspect have yet to be tested in court. 

  • Police Name Fifth Suspect in Shocking Killing of Liberian National at Sakumono

    Police Name Fifth Suspect in Shocking Killing of Liberian National at Sakumono

    Investigators have identified a fifth suspect in connection with the brutal killing of a Liberian national at Sakumono, a development that signals a major breakthrough in the ongoing investigation.

    The disturbing incident, which sent shockwaves through the Sakumono community, involved the death of the Liberian victim under circumstances that authorities have described as deeply troubling. The case has since drawn intense public interest, with many demanding swift justice.

    Police sources say the newly identified suspect is believed to have played a role in the events leading to the fatal attack. The individual’s identity has now been added to the growing list of persons of interest already being pursued by law enforcement officials.

    According to investigators, the search for the suspects has intensified as authorities work to piece together what exactly happened on the day of the killing. Four other individuals had earlier been named in connection with the case, prompting a series of police operations aimed at locating and apprehending all those involved.

    Security officials say the investigation remains active and that more details will be released as the case develops. Authorities have also appealed to members of the public to provide any information that could assist in tracking down the suspects.

    The killing has raised concerns among residents of Sakumono and the wider community, with many calling for stronger security measures and swift prosecution of those responsible.

    Meanwhile, officials have assured the public that every effort is being made to ensure that justice is served for the deceased Liberian national. Police say they remain determined to arrest all suspects connected to the crime and bring them before the law.

    The case continues to unfold as investigators follow multiple leads in what has become one of the most closely watched criminal investigations in the area in recent weeks.