New details have emerged about the investigation into the killing of Circle phone dealer Nana Yaw Kyere, known widely as Terry or Dinero. The boss of Terry spoke to Adom FM about how a mechanic became entangled in the case. The mechanic had been hired to fix an oil leak on Terry's Honda Civic, unaware that the vehicle belonged to a murdered man. The boss revealed that the mechanic's arrest stemmed from a routine job gone strange.
According to the boss's account, someone had possession of Terry's Honda Civic and took it to the mechanic to fix an oil leak on a Sunday. The mechanic told them he was busy and would attend to the car the following morning. However, before he could begin work, he was informed that the car had been reported stolen. The mechanic then asked the people who brought the car to come back for it, but they never returned.
Instead of keeping the vehicle or ignoring the matter, the mechanic drove it to the Manet Police Station and reported it. This action led to his arrest, despite being the one who alerted the police to the stolen vehicle. The mechanic has since been granted bail, according to AdomTV. The case has raised questions among the public about how bystanders who come forward with information are treated by investigators.
Terry had travelled to Teshie on Sunday, 20 September 2026, for a phone business transaction. Around midnight that night, he sent a WhatsApp message to a colleague claiming a woman had set him up in a room. His family later confirmed that he was found dead on the morning of Thursday, 24 September. Reports indicated that his body had been buried near the sea in Teshie, with signs that an attempt had been made to burn it.
Three people have been arrested in connection with the case, including the mechanic. The identities of the woman and the third person arrested have not been made public by authorities. Philip Tefe, described as the man at the centre of the case, spoke publicly for the first time in a video circulated on social media on 26 September, saying there had been a fight between him and Terry before he left the room to take a walk.
The case has unsettled traders in Accra's electronics markets, particularly around Circle, where dealers like Terry often travel to meet buyers for cash transactions involving phones and other goods. The incident has highlighted concerns about the safety of traders and the need for increased security measures.
No official police statement on the mechanic's arrest or bail has been made public, and his account, relayed through Terry's boss, has not been independently verified. Authorities have not yet disclosed a court date or further timeline for the case. The investigation is ongoing, with the police working to uncover the circumstances surrounding Terry's death.
Key points
- The mechanic who fixed the oil leak on Terry's car was arrested despite reporting the stolen vehicle to the police.
- Three people have been arrested in connection with Terry's death, but the identities of the woman and the third suspect have not been made public.
- The case has raised concerns about the safety of traders in Accra's electronics markets and the treatment of bystanders who come forward with information.
