Ghanaian Police Probe Airport Resident’s Death and Apprehend Suspects in Tamale Murder and Child Stealing Cases

Ghanaian security agencies and the judiciary have intensified efforts to combat crime, resulting in a series of arrests and a significant conviction across various regions. From the sentencing of a child abductor in Accra to the pursuit of justice in a homicide case in Tamale and a mysterious shooting in the capital’s elite suburbs, law enforcement remains on high alert. These incidents highlight the diverse nature of contemporary crime in Ghana, ranging from domestic abduction to violent disputes over illegal financial gains and unexplained deaths in residential areas.

In the legal sphere, the Adentan Circuit Court has convicted David Kpandoyo, a 25-year-old Togolese mason, for the abduction of a four-year-old boy. Kpandoyo stole the child from Kpedze in the Volta Region and transported him to Accra, where the boy was later discovered wandering alone in the New Legon area. Although Kpandoyo initially claimed the child had approached him at a drinking spot, he subsequently confessed to the police that he had abducted the minor. With the mother previously unaware of the boy's whereabouts, the court has scheduled Kpandoyo's sentencing for July 14, 2026, marking a significant resolution to a distressing case of child stealing.

Simultaneously, the Northern Regional Police Command achieved a breakthrough in a violent crime investigation in Tamale. On July 11, 2026, officers arrested two Nigerian nationals, Daniel Victor Eze and David Oko Ewa, as they attempted to flee across the border into Togo. The duo is linked to the murder of 36-year-old Nkemujika Uzorchuku Eze in Sanzirigu. Preliminary police inquiries suggest the killing was motivated by a conspiracy involving financial disputes related to the proceeds of internet fraud. Authorities recovered several items stolen from the victim's residence, and the suspects remain in custody awaiting their court appearance.

In Accra, the Homicide Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is currently probing the circumstances surrounding the death of businessman Fred Akowuah. Mr. Akowuah, a resident popularly known as a "US borga," was found dead in his Airport Residential Area home following reports of a gunshot. Since the investigation began on June 9, 2026, detectives have been working to determine whether the incident was a case of homicide or suicide. This high-profile investigation continues to draw public attention as forensic teams examine the scene for evidence that could clarify the events leading to the fatal shooting.

These cases underscore the ongoing challenges faced by Ghanaian law enforcement in maintaining public safety and securing national borders. The successful apprehension of suspects attempting to flee to neighboring Togo demonstrates the effectiveness of regional police coordination, while the conviction in the child-stealing case provides a sense of justice for the victim's family. As the CID continues its forensic examination into the Airport Residential shooting and the court prepares to sentence Kpandoyo, the public remains focused on the efficiency and transparency of the nation's criminal justice system.