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According to a press release issued by the Police Public Affairs Directorate on September 28, 2026, and signed by Deputy Superintendent of Police Richmond Mensah, the accused individuals have been identified as Philip Dzifa Kofi Tefe, Sarah Osei Adams, and Josiah Obodai. Their apprehension resulted from comprehensive investigations undertaken by the Missing Persons Unit.
Chronology of Events
Initial police investigations established that the victim departed his home at Kokomlemle in Accra on September 19, 2026, operating his Honda Civic automobile, and did not return. He was allegedly enticed to the residence of accused Philip Tefe at Teshie Agbleza by Sarah Osei Adams.
Both accused parties subsequently admitted to their participation, revealing that Philip Tefe assaulted the victim with a metal instrument during an altercation. The victim sustained critical injuries, remained unattended in a separate room, and subsequently expired.
On September 20, 2026, the accused parties purportedly moved the deceased in a Kia Morning automobile to an area adjacent to the motorway, abandoned it in vegetation, and ignited it. A charred body was subsequently located at Community 18 on September 21. The victim’s biological mother and uncle formally confirmed the remains at the Police Hospital morgue on September 24.
Recovery of Stolen Property and Additional Arrests
Police activities also resulted in the retrieval of the victim’s iPhone 12, which accused Philip Tefe purportedly exchanged for GH¢100.00. The recipient, Sunday Omeje, has been advised and held in custody for knowingly accepting the device.
Additional intelligence resulted in the detention of Josiah Obodai for his suspected involvement in body disposal. The Kia Morning automobile belonging to Obodai’s father, suspected of being utilized to move the body, has been seized by law enforcement.
The three primary accused individuals remain in police custody and are expected to appear in court as investigations proceed to identify any additional persons potentially connected to the offense.