The Ghana Police Service has arrested a 72-year-old man in connection with the murder of two persons at NTHC Estate, Sakumono, in the Greater Accra Region.
The suspect, identified as Samuel Christopher Osei Anto, was arrested on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at his hideout in Tikrom, near Ejisu in the Ashanti Region.
In a press statement issued on Monday, November 2, the Ashanti Regional Police Command said the arrest followed an earlier press release by the Accra Regional Police Command on October 30 concerning the murder of Irene Atuguba, 47, and George Atuguba, 57.
According to preliminary police investigations, the murders allegedly stemmed from a financial dispute involving the deceased, George Atuguba, and the suspect, who had allegedly borrowed GH¢500,000 but failed to repay the money.
The police said a team of officers, acting on intelligence about the suspect’s whereabouts, proceeded to his hideout in Tikrom, where he was successfully apprehended.
During the operation, officers retrieved a Smith & Wesson pistol and seven rounds of live ammunition from him.
The suspect is currently in police custody assisting investigations, while the recovered firearm and ammunition have been retained as exhibits.
The Ghana Police Service says investigations into the murders are ongoing.
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