The Ghana Police Service has arrested a 72-year-old man suspected of being involved in the murder of a couple at the NTHC Estate in Sakumono, Greater Accra Region.
The suspect, identified as Samuel Christopher Osei Anto, was apprehended on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at his hideout in Tikrom, near Ejisu in the Ashanti Region.
According to a press statement issued by the Ashanti Regional Police Command on November 2, 2026, the arrest follows an earlier police announcement concerning the killing of Irene Atuguba, 47, and George Atuguba, 57.
Police Link Sakumono Double Murder to GH¢500,000 Financial Dispute
Preliminary police investigations suggest that the alleged murders may have been connected to a financial disagreement between the deceased, George Atuguba, and the suspect.
Investigators indicated that the suspect had allegedly borrowed GH¢500,000 from George Atuguba but failed to repay the money, resulting in a financial dispute that is believed to have contributed to the incident.
The police said intelligence gathered about the suspect’s whereabouts enabled a team of officers to track him down and arrest him at his hideout in the Ashanti Region.
Police Recover Smith & Wesson Pistol and Live Ammunition
During the arrest operation, officers reportedly retrieved a Smith & Wesson pistol along with seven rounds of live ammunition from the suspect.
The recovered firearm and ammunition have since been retained by the police as exhibits to support ongoing investigations into the Sakumono murder case.
Suspect in Police Custody as Investigations Continue
The 72-year-old suspect is currently in police custody and assisting investigators with inquiries into the deaths of Irene and George Atuguba.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has confirmed the arrest as part of ongoing efforts to establish the full circumstances surrounding the double murder.
The development marks a significant step in the police investigation into the killings at NTHC Estate, Sakumono, which attracted public attention following the initial police announcement.
Authorities are expected to continue investigations to establish the facts of the case and determine the appropriate legal action.
Source: newsthemegh.com