The Northern Regional Police Command in Ghana has launched an investigation into the deaths of three siblings whose bodies were discovered in the boot of a vehicle in Tamale. The victims, identified as Dauda Abdul Aziz, 3; Saani Alsharaf, 5; and Dauda Fadilan, 7, were reported missing after attending Islamic classes on October 4, 2026. Their bodies were found on October 5, 2026, at Koblimahagu Zoo in the Tamale Metropolis.
According to the police, the children's parents reported them missing after they failed to return home from Islamic classes. Community members attempted to locate them but were unsuccessful until the bodies were discovered. The vehicle, a black Hyundai Tucson with registration number AS 1770-14, was found stuck in mud on a road leading to the area. Preliminary inspection revealed that the driver's door and rear passenger door were open, while the other doors, including the boot, were locked.
The vehicle belongs to a personnel of the Ghana Immigration Service, who reported that it had been stuck in the mud for five days. The owner has been arrested and is being taken to Accra to assist with investigations. The police have secured the vehicle for further forensic examination. The circumstances surrounding the children's deaths are currently unclear.
In response to the incident, the Inspector-General of Police has deployed a special team to Tamale to support the investigation. The team comprises homicide investigators, crime scene experts, and intelligence officers. Their task is to determine the circumstances that led to the deaths of the three children.
The police have assured the public that all necessary investigative steps are being taken to uncover the truth. The community is expected to cooperate with the police to ensure a thorough investigation. The incident has raised concerns about child safety and security in the area.
The Northern Regional Police Commander, DCOP Wisdom Lavoe, has signed a statement expressing the police's commitment to a thorough investigation. The police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to be released as they become available.
The deployment of the special team from the Inspector-General of Police underscores the seriousness with which the case is being treated. The police aim to provide closure to the family of the victims and to bring perpetrators to justice.
Key points
- The police have arrested the owner of the vehicle, a Ghana Immigration Service personnel.
- A special team of investigators has been deployed to support the local police.
- The incident has prompted concerns about child safety in the Tamale area.
