The Ghana Police Service has announced the arrest of a 47-year-old woman in connection with the double murder of two relatives at the NTHC Estate, Sakumono, in the Greater Accra Region, and declared the principal suspect wanted.
According to the Police, the suspect identified as Beatrice Mumuni is believed to have led Samuel Christopher Osei Anto to the residence of the deceased.
The police further declared Osei Anto wanted to assist investigations, offering a reward of GH¢100,000 for credible information leading to his arrest.
In a statement announcing the arrest, the Police wrote, “ONE PERSON ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH THE SAKUMONO MURDER CASE; KEY SUSPECT DECLARED WANTED
The Ghana Police Service has arrested suspect Beatrice Mumuni, 47, in connection with the murder of George Atuguba and Irene Atuguba at NTHC Estate, Sakumono, on 30th October 2026.
The suspect is believed to have led the principal suspect, Samuel Christopher Osei Anto, to the residence of the deceased victims before the murders.
Meanwhile, suspect Samuel Christopher Osei Anto has been declared wanted to assist investigations into the case.
The Ghana Police Service is offering a reward of GH¢100,000 to anyone who provides credible information leading to his arrest. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact the nearest Police station or call the Police emergency numbers 191 or 18555”.
The development follows Police in Accra are investigating the fatal shooting of two relatives at NTHC Estate in Sakumono, reportedly following a dispute over an alleged GH¢500,000 debt.
The victims have been identified as 57-year-old George Atubiga and his 47-year-old niece, Irene Atubiga.
According to reports, they were reportedly shot dead on Friday, October 30, 2026, during a confrontation at their residence involving a suspect identified as Samuel Christopher Osei Anto.
In a statement issued on Friday, the Accra Regional Police Command said preliminary investigations pointed to a financial disagreement between George Atubiga and the suspect, arising from an alleged GH¢500,000 loan that had not been repaid.
Police accounts indicate that the suspect visited the victims’ residence on the morning of the incident, accompanied by a woman identified as Beatrice Mumuni, to demand repayment of the money.
The visit reportedly resulted in an altercation, during which the suspect allegedly opened fire, killing George and his niece, Irene.
The two victims were subsequently taken to a hospital, where a medical officer pronounced them dead.
Their remains have since been transferred to the Police Hospital Mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
Meanwhile, the Baatsona Divisional Police Command has taken up investigations into the double killing, while the Accra Regional Police Command says it is pursuing efforts to arrest the suspect.
Police have also appealed to members of the public who may have information that could assist the investigation to come forward.
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