Accra, Nov. 1 , GNA – The Greater Accra Regional Police Command is hunting a suspect over the alleged murder of two persons at Sakumono following a reported GHS500,000 debt dispute.
The victims, identified as Irene Atuguba, 47, and George Atuguba, 57, were allegedly shot dead at their residence in NTHC Estate, Sakumono, on Friday, October 30, 2026.
A police statement issued by Chief Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs for the Accra Region, named the suspect as Samuel Christopher Osei Anto and appealed to the public to provide information to assist investigations.
The statement said the Sakumono District Police received information about the incident on October 30 and dispatched a team to the residence, where the two victims were found in a pool of blood.
“Preliminary investigations indicate that the incident may have been triggered by a financial dispute involving the deceased, George Atuguba, who had allegedly borrowed GHS500,000 from the suspect but failed to repay the amount.
“On the morning of the incident, suspect Samuel Christopher Osei Anto reportedly went to the deceased ‘s residence with a woman identified as Beatrice Mumuni to demand repayment.
“A misunderstanding allegedly ensued, during which the suspect shot and killed George Atuguba and his niece Irene Atuguba,” the statement said.
It said the victims were rushed to hospital but were pronounced dead by a medical officer.
“Their bodies have since been deposited at the Police Hospital Mortuary for preservation and autopsy,” the statement said.
The Command said “every effort is being made to apprehend the suspect and bring him to justice.”
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Sackey
1 Nov. 2026
Reporter: Joyce Danso
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