Police arrest 72-year-old Sakumono murder suspect

The key suspect in the Sakumono murder case, Samuel Christopher Osei Anto, who was on the run, has been arrested at his hideout in Tikrom, near Ejisu, in the Ashanti Region.

The police have given his age as 72.

A 47-year-old woman was earlier arrested in connection with the killing of two people at NTHC Estate in Sakumono, Greater Accra Region, last week.

The woman, identified as Beatrice Mumuni, is alleged to have led the principal suspect, Osei Anto, to the residence of the victims, George Atubiga, 57, and his niece, Irene Atubiga, 47, before they were shot dead on Friday, October 30, 2026.

A Smith & Wesson pistol, together with seven rounds of live ammunition, was retrieved by the police.

Preliminary police investigations suggest that the killings may have resulted from a financial dispute between Osei Anto and George Atubiga.

According to the police, Atubiga had allegedly borrowed GH¢500,000 from the suspect but failed to repay the money.

Osei Anto reportedly visited the victims’ residence on the morning of the incident, accompanied by Mumuni, to demand repayment.

A misunderstanding allegedly ensued, during which Osei Anto reportedly shot and killed the two victims.

Below is a copy of thr police statement attached

POLICE ARREST SUSPECT IN CONNECTION WITH MURDER OF TWO PERSONS AT SAKUMONO

1. The Ashanti Regional Police Command wishes to inform the public that a suspect wanted in connection with the murder of two persons at NTHC Estate, Sakumono, in the Greater Accra Region, has been arrested.
2. The suspect, identified as Samuel Christopher Osei Anto, aged 72, was arrested on Sunday, 1st November 2026, at his hideout at Tikrom near Ejisu in the Ashanti Region.
3. The arrest follows an earlier press release issued by the Accra Regional Police Command on 30th October 2026, concerning the murder of Irene Atuguba, aged 47, and George Atuguba, aged 57.
4. Preliminary investigations into the incident had indicated that the murders allegedly arose from a financial dispute involving the deceased, George Atuguba, and the suspect, who had allegedly borrowed GH¢500,000.00 but failed to repay the money.
5. Acting on intelligence regarding the suspect’s whereabouts, a police team proceeded to his hideout and successfully apprehended him. During the operation, a Smith & Wesson pistol together with seven (7) rounds of live ammunition was retrieved from him.
6. The suspect is currently in police custody assisting investigations, while the recovered firearm and ammunition have been retained as exhibits.