Police Arrest 72-Year-Old Suspect Over Murder Of Two At Sakumono
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested a suspect wanted in connection with the murder of two people at NTHC Estate, Sakumono, in the Greater Accra Region.
The suspect, identified as Samuel Christopher Osei Anto, aged 72, was arrested on Sunday, 1st November, 2026, at his hideout at Tikrom near Ejisu in the Ashanti Region.
The arrest follows an earlier press release issued by the Accra Regional Police Command on October 30, 2026, concerning the murder of Irene Atuguba, aged 47, and George Atuguba, aged 57.
According to a press statement issued by the Ashanti Regional Police Command dated November 2, a police team proceeded to his hideout and successfully apprehended him following intelligence.
During the operation, a Smith & Wesson pistol together with seven rounds of live ammunition was retrieved from him.
The suspect is currently in police custody assisting investigations, while the recovered firearm and ammunition have been retained as exhibits.
Citing preliminary investigations, the police said the murders allegedly arose from a financial dispute involving the deceased, George Atuguba, and the suspect, who had allegedly borrowed GH¢500,000.00 but failed to repay the money.
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