The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of 27-year-old car dealer, Yaw Osei Ashitey Amma, whose burnt body was discovered in a vehicle at Atomic Junction on the Legon bypass road on April 7, 2026.
Speaking at a press briefing, CID Director-General, Lydia Yaako Donkor, said the suspect, identified as Wisdom Tetteh, was arrested in Togo on April 30, 2026, through an Interpol operation while allegedly attempting to dispose of the deceased’s mobile phone.
She disclosed that the suspect was later handed over to the Ghana Police Service at the Aflao border and transported to the CID headquarters to assist with investigations.
According to preliminary police investigations, the suspect allegedly lured the deceased to his residence on April 6, 2026, under the guise of a vehicle sale. Police say he later attacked the victim and inflicted fatal head injuries on him.
DCOP Donkor stated that the suspect allegedly sold the deceased’s Hyundai Elantra, valued at GH¢172,000, and received part payment of GH¢18,000.
She further revealed that the suspect allegedly transported the body to Atomic Junction, removed the vehicle’s number plate and set both the car and the body on fire in an attempt to destroy evidence.
Investigations are ongoing, while the suspect remains in police custody assisting with inquiries.
The CID Director-General also noted that the extent of burns on the deceased’s body made immediate identification difficult, compelling investigators to obtain DNA samples from family members to confirm his identity.
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