Two police officers have reportedly died following a road accident on the Ofoase–Ayirebi road.
The deceased officers have been identified as G/LCpl. Anti Isaac and G/Const. Thomas Allonyor were said to be riding a motorbike when it collided with a packed tricycle.
Reports suggest the officers were off duty at the time of the collision, which reportedly resulted in their deaths.
According to reports, Lance Corporal Anti died instantly at the scene; however, Constable Thomas, who sustained serious injuries and was bleeding heavily, was pronounced dead shortly after arrival at the Brenase Health Centre for medical attention.
The information gathered suggests the owner of the tricycle fled the scene after realising that the victims were police officers.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Police Service has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
In related police news, the Wa High Court, on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, sentenced Serial killer Shariff Abdulai, also known as “Cristos,” to life imprisonment with hard labour for the murder of Issah Yahaya and twenty-two others.
Police statement detailed that the convict admitted killing sixteen people in Wa, five in Bole, and one each in Banda Nkwanta and Bamboi.
He was arrested on October 6, 2025, after intelligence-led operations and investigations.
He was later arraigned before the High Court after committal from the District Magistrate Court, where he pleaded guilty.
Presiding Judge, Justice Osei-Wusu Antwi, convicted and sentenced him, and he will serve his sentence at the Nsawam Medium Security Prison.
In a statement issued on March 4, 2026, the Police stated, “On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, the High Court in Wa sentenced Shariff Abdulai, alias ‘Cristos’, to life imprisonment for the murder of Issah Yahava and twenty-two (22) others.
The convict pleaded guilty to killing sixteen (16) people in Wa, five (5) in Bole and one (1) each in Banda Nkwanta and Bamboi.
On October 6, 2025, Police arrested the convict following sustained, intelligence-led operations and investigations.
He was subsequently arraigned before the High Court on March 4, 2026, after committal from the District Magistrate Court. The accused was represented by counsel and pleaded guilty simpliciter to the charge. Upon his own plea, the presiding Judge, His Lordship Justice Osei-Wusu Antwi, sentenced him to life imprisonment In Hard Labour.
The convict is to serve his sentence at the Nsawam Medium Security Prison.
The Command reaffirm its unwavering commitment to uphold the rule of law and will not relent in its efforts to ensure a safe and secure atmosphere for law-abiding citizens”.
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Two police officers, G/LCpl. Anti Isaac and G/Const. Thomas Allonyor, have died in a fatal accident on the Ofoase–Ayirebi road.
Reports say the motorbike they were riding collided with a packed tricycle, throwing the Ofoase Police Command and the Akyemansa community… pic.twitter.com/lIXxRwmOxg