The Central East Regional Police Command has made a breakthrough in the murder case of a 34-year-old mobile money (MoMo) vendor, Christian Amponsah. On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, police arrested three suspects in connection with the crime. The suspects are Felicia Osei Appiah, 59, Clement Opoku Yeboah, 24, and a female juvenile. They were apprehended following the discovery of Amponsah's lifeless body at a guesthouse near Kasoa Second in the Central Region.
According to the police, the incident came to light after the manager of the guesthouse reported the discovery to the authorities. Amponsah had checked into the guesthouse with the female juvenile and booked a room for two hours. However, when they failed to emerge from the room after the booked period had elapsed, the manager went to check on them. Upon entering the room, he found Amponsah lying motionless in a pool of blood.
Police officers were dispatched to the scene, where they found the deceased lying face down, with his body covered with bedsheets, curtains, and pillows. The body was conveyed to the Police Hospital Mortuary in Accra for preservation, identification, and autopsy. The police have not disclosed the nature of the injuries sustained by Amponsah or the circumstances leading to his death.
The police statement, signed by the Head of Public Affairs of the Central East Regional Police Command, DSP Victor Kofi Dosoo, assured the public that the Command is conducting thorough investigations into the incident. The suspects are currently in police custody, assisting with investigations. The police are working to establish the roles of the three suspects in the incident.
DSP Dosoo expressed appreciation to members of the public and other stakeholders whose timely information contributed to the arrest of the suspects. He assured the public that the Command is taking steps to arraign the suspects before court. The police are yet to reveal further details about the incident, but it is clear that the investigation is ongoing.
The murder of Amponsah has raised concerns about the safety of MoMo vendors in the region. The incident highlights the need for increased vigilance and security measures to protect vendors who often carry large sums of money. The police have urged the public to remain calm and assured them that everything is being done to bring the perpetrators to justice.
The Central East Regional Police Command's swift action in arresting the suspects has been commended by the public. The police's efforts to solve the case and bring the perpetrators to justice will go a long way in maintaining public trust and confidence in the police. The case is expected to go to court soon, and the public is eagerly awaiting the outcome.
Key points
- Three suspects arrested in connection with the murder of a 34-year-old MoMo vendor at a guesthouse in Kasoa.
- The police are conducting thorough investigations into the incident and taking steps to arraign the suspects before court.
- The incident has raised concerns about the safety of MoMo vendors in the region.
