The suspects, identified as Peter Nchor Asadigina, 21, and Mudasel Dramani, 19, were arrested on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Hansua in the Bono East Region, following a tip-off.
Preliminary police investigations indicate that the suspects hired the services of the deceased at the Ampabame Lorry Station in Kumasi on October 29, 2026, to transport them to Afrancho.
However, upon arriving at their destination, the two allegedly attacked and killed the rider before fleeing with her green Bajaj tricycle.
The suspects were subsequently apprehended while travelling towards Techiman, reportedly intending to relocate and use the stolen tricycle for commercial activities.
A search conducted following their arrest led to the recovery of several items suspected to be linked to the deceased. These included an iPhone 12 Pro, seven other mobile phones, three SIM cards, an MTN MiFi device and a bunch of keys.
The police also recovered a number plate bearing registration number M-26-AE 2047, two lighters and a jackknife cover.
Meanwhile, the body of the deceased has been deposited at the mortuary for preservation and autopsy as investigations continue.
The two suspects remain in police custody, assisting with investigations as the police work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the killing.
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