The Central East Regional Police Command has made a breakthrough in the murder case of a 34-year-old mobile money vendor, Christian Amponsah, at Kasoa. Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the crime. They are Felicia Osei Appiah, 59, Clement Opoku Yeboah, 24, and a female juvenile. The arrests were made on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, following a report by the manager of a guest house where the incident occurred.
According to the police, the manager of the guest house reported that Amponsah and the juvenile had booked a room for two hours but failed to come out after the booking period had elapsed. The manager then checked on them and discovered Amponsah lying motionless in a pool of blood. Police officers who visited the scene found the deceased lying face down, with bedsheets, curtains, and pillows covering his body.
The body of the deceased was conveyed to the Police Hospital Mortuary in Accra for preservation, identification, and autopsy. The police statement signed by the Head of Public Affairs of the Central East Region, DSP Victor Kofi Dosoo, said the three suspects are currently in police custody, assisting with investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death.
The Central East Regional Police Command has assured the public that thorough investigations are ongoing, and steps are being taken to put the suspects before court. The police have thanked stakeholders whose timely information had assisted in apprehending the suspects. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of mobile money vendors in the region.
Mobile money vendors have become increasingly popular in Ghana, providing financial services to many Ghanaians. However, the rise of mobile money has also led to an increase in crimes targeting these vendors. The police have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.
The arrested suspects are expected to provide more information about the circumstances surrounding Amponsah's death. The police are working to establish the motive behind the murder and the roles played by each of the suspects. The investigation is ongoing, and the police are yet to reveal more details about the case.
The murder of Christian Amponsah has sparked outrage in the community, with many calling for justice. The police have assured the public that they will do everything possible to ensure that the suspects are brought to justice. The case is a significant development in the fight against crime in the Central Region of Ghana.
Key points
- Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of a 34-year-old mobile money vendor, Christian Amponsah, at Kasoa.
- The suspects are currently in police custody, assisting with investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death.
- The police have assured the public that thorough investigations are ongoing, and steps are being taken to put the suspects before court.
