The Ghana Police Service has made a breakthrough in the case of the kidnapping and murder of 33-year-old Nana Yaw Kyere, a phone dealer who went missing on September 22, 2026. According to the police, three suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident. They are Philip Dzifa Kofi Tefe, Sarah Osei Adams, and Josiah Obodai. The police said investigations are ongoing, and the suspects are expected to be put before the court soon.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Nana Yaw Kyere was allegedly lured to the residence of Philip Tefe at Teshie Agbleza by Sarah Osei Adams on September 19, 2026. The victim reportedly left his residence at Kokomlemle in Accra in his Honda Civic vehicle but failed to return. The police said both suspects later confessed to their involvement in the incident, stating that Philip Tefe attacked Nana Yaw Kyere during a confrontation and struck him with a metallic object, causing injuries.
The victim was subsequently moved to another room, where he was left unattended and later died. Investigators further established that the victim's body was conveyed in a Kia Morning vehicle to a location near the motorway on September 20. The body was allegedly dumped in a bush and set ablaze. The partially burnt remains were discovered at Community 18 on September 21.
The victim's biological mother and an uncle later identified the body at the Police Hospital morgue on September 24. The police have also retrieved the victim's iPhone 12, which Philip Tefe allegedly sold for GH¢100 to a buyer identified as Sunday Omeje. Sunday Omeje has been cautioned and detained for allegedly dishonestly receiving the phone.
Further investigations led to the arrest of Josiah Obodai, who is being investigated over the alleged disposal of the victim's body. His father's Kia Morning vehicle, which investigators believe was used to transport the body, has also been impounded. The police said efforts are underway to identify and arrest other persons who may have been involved in the incident.
The three suspects are currently in police custody, and the police are working to gather more evidence to build a strong case against them. The incident has raised concerns about the rising crime rate in the country, particularly in the Teshie area.
The Ghana Police Service has assured the public that it will do everything possible to ensure that justice is served in this case. The police have urged the public to provide any information that may lead to the arrest of other suspects involved in the incident.
Key points
- Three suspects arrested in connection with the kidnapping and murder of 33-year-old phone dealer Nana Yaw Kyere.
- The victim was allegedly lured to the residence of one of the suspects, where he was attacked and killed.
- The police have retrieved the victim's iPhone 12, which was sold for GH¢100.
