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Police have arrested the main suspect in the Sakumono double murder case that shocked residents of the Greater Accra Region. The 72-year-old suspect, identified as Samuel Christopher Osei Anto, was arrested during a police operation based on intelligence. The arrest is part of efforts by security agencies to fight violent crime and bring those responsible for serious crimes to justice.
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The incident happened on the morning of October 30, 2026, at a house in NTHC Estate, Sakumono. The Sakumono double murder suspect arrest case involves the deaths of 57-year-old George Atuguba and his 47-year-old niece, Irene Atuguba.
According to the Ghana Police Service, emergency responders found both victims covered in blood when they arrived at the scene. They were taken to a nearby hospital, where doctors confirmed their deaths. Their bodies were later moved to the Police Hospital Mortuary for preservation and autopsies
Sakumono double murder suspect arrest
Police investigations suggest that the shooting may have been linked to a money dispute. Reports indicate that George Atuguba allegedly borrowed GH¢500,000 from the main suspect, Samuel Christopher Osei Anto, but had not repaid the money. Osei Anto allegedly visited the house that morning to demand repayment. An argument reportedly followed, and the situation ended in the fatal shooting of both victims.
Before the Sakumono double murder suspect arrest, police detained 47-year-old Beatrice Mumuni in connection with the case. Investigators allege that she accompanied Osei Anto to the house and helped him find the victims.
Police later offered a GH¢100,000 reward for information that could lead to the main suspect’s arrest. Acting on intelligence, officers tracked him to a hideout in Tikrom, near Ejisu in the Ashanti Region, where he was arrested on Sunday.
During the Sakumono double murder suspect arrest, officers reportedly recovered a Smith & Wesson pistol and seven rounds of ammunition during a search. The items have been kept as evidence for the case.
With both suspects in custody, police are continuing their investigation and preparing the case for prosecution. Authorities have urged the public to settle disputes through lawful means instead of violence.
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