According to a press statement issued by the Police Public Affairs Directorate on September 28, 2026, and signed by Deputy Superintendent of Police Richmond Mensah, the suspects have been identified as Philip Dzifa Kofi Tefe, Sarah Osei Adams, and Josiah Obodai. Their arrests followed intensive investigations conducted by the Missing Persons Unit.
Chronology of Events
Preliminary police investigations revealed that the victim left his residence at Kokomlemle in Accra on September 19, 2026, driving his Honda Civic vehicle, and failed to return. He was reportedly lured to the residence of suspect Philip Tefe at Teshie Agbleza by Sarah Osei Adams.
Both suspects subsequently confessed to their involvement, indicating that Philip Tefe attacked the victim with a metallic object during a confrontation. The victim sustained severe injuries, was left unattended in another room, and later died.
On September 20, 2026, the suspects allegedly transported the body in a Kia Morning vehicle to a location near the motorway, dumped it in a brush, and set it ablaze. A partially burnt body was subsequently discovered at Community 18 on September 21. The victim's biological mother and uncle formally identified the remains at the Police Hospital morgue on September 24.
Recovery of Stolen Property and Additional Arrests
Police operations also led to the recovery of the victim's iPhone 12, which suspect Philip Tefe allegedly sold for GHยข100.00. The buyer, Sunday Omeje, has been cautioned and detained for dishonestly receiving the device.
Further intelligence led to the apprehension of Josiah Obodai for his alleged role in disposing of the body. The Kia Morning vehicle belonging to Obodai's father, believed to have been used to transport the body, has been impounded by law enforcement.
The three primary suspects remain in police custody and are scheduled to appear before court as investigations continue to track down any other individuals potentially linked to the crime.
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