The Adabraka District Court One has remanded two men into police custody following the murder of a Lebanese national at East Legon on June 20, 2025.
The accused, Paul Twumasi Ankrah (39) and Asiedu Henning, alias Nana Kofi Anum (32), had their pleas deferred and are scheduled to reappear in court on July 8.
Police investigations revealed that the victim, Lebanese, Omar Mikati, aged 58, was found in a pool of blood at his residence, East Legon.
A Crime Scene Management Unit (CSMU) team collected forensic evidence and recovered a GCB ATM card bearing Ankrah’s name, while the victim’s Samsung phone was missing.
Following a tip-off, Ankrah was arrested at Samsam-Medie, and during interrogation, he implicated Henning.
On July 2, Henning was arrested during an intelligence-led operation in Kutunse, where he later led police to a location where a knife was retrieved—allegedly disposed of by the suspects.
Police confirmed the exhibit is undergoing forensic analysis, and Mikati’s body was transferred to the morgue for autopsy.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Police Service has arrested Malcom Fraizer, also known as Nii Djan, in connection with the fatal murder that escalated into a violent confrontation.
The arrest, carried out on July 1, was made possible through coordinated police intelligence and the circulation of a video clip related to the incident, which surfaced online.
The development highlights the increasing role of digital evidence and social media in modern criminal investigations.
According to preliminary police findings, the incident occurred on April 1, 2025. During interrogation, Fraizer reportedly confessed to engaging in a physical altercation with the victim.
He told investigators his actions were motivated by a personal grievance—allegedly discovering that the deceased was in a relationship with his ex-wife.
Malcom Fraizer is currently in police custody and assisting with ongoing investigations. Under Ghanaian law, murder is a capital offence, punishable by life imprisonment or, in rare cases, the death penalty—though a de facto moratorium on executions has been in place for years. The charge falls under the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).
The tragic incident sheds light on the emotional volatility and danger often associated with domestic disputes. While data for 2025 is still being compiled, past records show that domestic violence remains a persistent issue in Ghana, affecting individuals and families across all socio-economic backgrounds.
