A popular businessman domiciled in a plush residential area of East Legon in the Greater Accra Region is at large after allegedly murdering his domestic worker named Abena in cold blood. According to reports, the alleged murderer dismembered parts of the body of Abena after killing her while harvesting some of her body parts.
The 21-year-old victim, Abena, lived in Nkwakwa in the Ashanti Region before moving to Accra in search of a job. Three months into her work, she was allegedly murdered with her body parts, including her breast, vagina, toes, and fingers, removed.
According to reports, her boss is said to be a 49-year-old popular businessman whose name has been withheld.
The alleged businessman is said to have informed his household that he was going on a business trip. Founder of Crime Check Foundation Ibrahim Oppong Kwarteng, who broke the story, narrates how the heavy stench from the victim’s decaying body caught the attention of nearby residents, who, in effect, also tipped off the police.
“The businessman killed Abena and harvested her body parts. He cut off her breast, private part, toenails, and fingers and deposited the remains in black polythene bags.” Mr. Kwarteng questioned why the police are still withholding the identity of the alleged murderer, adding that secrecy surrounding the case is raising eyebrows.
“The Ghana police do not want the name of the businessman who allegedly committed the crime to be made public. When people commit crimes, their pictures are out in the open. Even if we don’t have their pictures, we at least know their names. This is why people continue to hold the belief that justice is the preserve of the rich,” he said.
“I think it is a well-planned and well-orchestrated, well-oiled machine which has been operating perhaps for many years, and it’s their time to be caught.”