Ghana Police place GH¢100,000 bounty on Soldier over double murder

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GH¢100,000 bounty placed on Soldier over double murder

The Ghana Police Service has declared 30-year-old soldier Prince Krah wanted over the murder of a fuel tanker driver and his pregnant partner in Golf City on May 1, 2026.

According to the Police statement, the soldier reportedly lived with the victims, 45-year-old Ebenezer Kwabena Obiri and 22-year-old Mary Anim, who were found dead with multiple machete wounds.

They detailed that Ebenezer Obri was reportedly last seen with the suspect, Krah, on the night of 30th April, and a warrant for his arrest has been issued by the Kpone Magistrate Court.

The Police statement revealed that the military officer is currently in hiding and may be in Kakusunanka or the Kamina Barracks in Tamale, placing a GH¢100,000 reward for anyone who offers credible information leading to his arrest.

In a statement issued by the Criminal Investigation Department on May 6, 2026, read, “The Ghana Police Service has declared suspect Prince Krah, aged about 30, wanted in connection with the murder of two persons at Saki, near Tema Golf City, on 1st May 2026.

Police investigations indicate that suspect Prince Krah had been living in a chamber and hall apartment with a couple, Ebenezer Kwabena Obiri, aged about 45, and Mary Anim, aged about 22, who were both found dead in their room with multiple machete wounds.

The male victim was last seen in the company of suspect Prince Krah on the night of 30th April 2026. A warrant for his arrest was issued by the Kpone Magistrate Court on 4th May 2026.

Prince Krah is described as dark in complexion, about 5.7 feet tall, and of stout build. He was last seen wearing a Lacoste shirt and jeans trousers. The suspect, who is said to be a military officer, has since gone into hiding. Information gathered so suggests he may be within the Kakusunanka or Kamina Barracks in Tamale.

A reward of GHe100,000.00 is being offered for credible information leading to his arrest. Anyone with information is urged to contact the nearest Police station or call 191 or 112”.

Earlier reports suggested that Prince Krah, the soldier, committed the theft after learning that Kwabena was carrying a large sum of money.

Crime Check Ghana shared more detailed information stating, “Ebenezer Kwabena, a fuel tanker driver, and his pregnant wife have been found dead in their apartment at Tema around Saki High Tension on Friday, May 1, 2026, lying in a pool of blood, while their three-year-old daughter was discovered alive in the same room after being left alone for approximately three days without food or water.

The suspect is currently on the run as authorities intensify efforts to locate him.

The Saki Police Command has deposited the victims’ bodies at the morgue for autopsy while actively pursuing leads.

Since the incident, the Ghana Police Service has increased visibility in the area.

The police urge the public to provide information on the suspect’s whereabouts”.

Earlier updates had claimed the soldier had been arrested.

Background

A fuel tanker driver, only identified as Kwabena and his pregnant partner were found dead in their apartment at Immigration House on Saki Road.

Reports suggest that the Fuel tanker driver and his pregnant partner were murdered at Immigration House on Saki Road, in the High Tension Immigration area of Golf City.

According to the information gathered, their bodies were discovered on Friday, May 1, 2026, in a pool of blood.

Reports suggest their 3-year-old daughter was alive in the room.

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