Police in Ghana have arrested two suspects in connection with the death of a phone dealer, Nana Yaw Kyere, popularly known as Dinero or Terry. Kyere was found dead on September 24, 2026, after days of search by his family, friends, and fellow phone dealers. The case is being handled by the Manet Police Station, with the two suspects being held at the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) for investigation.
According to a relative, Kyere's body was found after an attempt had been made to burn it, but was unsuccessful. The circumstances surrounding the alleged attempt are not yet clear. The police had not officially briefed the public on the circumstances surrounding his death as of September 25, 2026. Kyere's body has been taken to the Police Hospital for autopsy.
WhatsApp exchanges between Kyere and a close friend surfaced on social media, providing details of his movements on the day of his disappearance. The messages suggested that Kyere had travelled to Teshie to meet a woman who had reportedly been asking to see him. In one of the messages, Kyere shared his location with his friend, apparently as a precaution.
The last communication from Kyere was a message sent at about 3:42 a.m., saying, "We resolve the matter. So I dey go." His friend expected to hear from him later that morning but became worried after Kyere could not be reached throughout Monday. His disappearance was subsequently reported on social media on Tuesday, leading to increased public attention and police involvement.
Following the circulation of information about his disappearance, Kyere's Honda Civic was traced to a mechanic's workshop in the Teshie area. The mechanic reported that four men had allegedly pushed the vehicle to the workshop and told him that it had developed a fault. The men asked the mechanic to repair and subsequently respray the vehicle.
The mechanic became suspicious after seeing a video circulating on social media showing Kyere and a vehicle believed to be connected to the incident. He compared the vehicle in the video with the one brought to his workshop and noticed similarities. The mechanic subsequently alerted the Manet Police and towed the vehicle to the Manet Police Station, where it has been impounded for investigations.
The arrest of the two suspects, including the woman Kyere had reportedly gone to meet and the man alleged to have posed as a soldier, is expected to assist the police in establishing the circumstances leading to his death. Further details about the identity of the other persons allegedly involved are not yet available. The police are continuing investigations into the matter.
Key points
- Two suspects arrested in connection with the death of Nana Yaw Kyere.
- Kyere's body was found after an attempt had been made to burn it.
- The police are continuing investigations into the matter.
