The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of three suspects in connection with the kidnapping and murder of 33-year-old Accra phone dealer Nana Yaw Kyere. The suspects, Sarah Osei Adams, Philip Dzifa Kofi Tefe, and Josiah Obodai, were apprehended following investigations by the Missing Persons Unit into the death of Nana Yaw Kyere, who was reported missing on September 22, 2026. According to the police, Kyere left his residence at Kuku Memle in Accra on September 19, 2026, in his Honda Civic and never returned.
Investigations established that Kyere was lured to Philip Tefe's residence, where a confrontation occurred. Tefe allegedly struck Nana Yaw Kyere with a metallic object, leaving him unattended in another room until he died. The body was subsequently transported in a vehicle believed to belong to Josiah Obodai's father to a location near the motorway on September 20, 2026, where it was dumped in a bush and set ablaze. The partially burnt remains were discovered at Community 18, Tema, on September 21, 2026.
Kyere's biological mother and an uncle formally identified the body at the Police Hospital mortuary on September 24, 2026. The victim's iPhone 12 was recovered during investigations. Suspect Philip Tefe allegedly sold the device for 100 Ghana cedis to a buyer named Sunday Omeji, who has since been cautioned and detained for dishonestly receiving stolen property.
Sarah Osei Adams' social media activity has raised questions, with a viral commentary video by Ghanaian TikTok blogger First2watch TV highlighting that Adams appeared to remain active on social media in the period between Kyere's disappearance and her arrest. The video drew particular attention to activity logged around September 22, 2026, when Adams reportedly shared her last TikTok post.
The suspect reportedly shared a picture of herself looking sad with a headset around her neck, accompanied by a TikToker's rendition of Okyeame Kwame's 2012 'Woara' collaboration with Raquel. She also allegedly reposted a video of a Nigerian complaining about the lack of help from people amid her struggles on September 22, 2026.
The three suspects appeared before the Teshie-Nungua District Court in connection with the alleged kidnapping and murder of Circle phone dealer Nana Yaw Kyere. Footage from the court appearance showed the accused being escorted through a crowd of onlookers, many filming and hooting as the charged scene unfolded. The case was adjourned to October 16, 2026.
Ghanaians have reacted to Sarah Adams' last posts, with many expressing shock and outrage. Some social media users have suggested that Adams may have been in communication with others using the victim's phone. The police have confirmed that investigations are ongoing, and further details are expected to be revealed in due course.
Key points
- Three suspects arrested in connection with Nana Yaw Kyere's murder
- Sarah Osei Adams' social media activity raises questions about her involvement
- The case has been adjourned to October 16, 2026, for further proceedings
