The Ghana Police Service has arrested a 39-year-old man in connection with the murder of University of Cape Coast (UCC) student, Innocentia Atsufui Avinu.
The suspect, identified as Michael Mensah, was arrested on June 15, 2026, at about 7:15 p.m. at the Pedu Lorry Station in Cape Coast following what police described as sustained intelligence-led operations by the Inspector-General of Police’s Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team.
According to a police statement, preliminary investigations have established that the suspect allegedly picked up the deceased from Ayensu Plaza within the University of Cape Coast hostel enclave on June 11, 2026, at about 6:48 p.m.
Police said the suspect, who claims to be a teacher but also works as a driver, subsequently transported Innocentia to Hutchland Beach, where she was last seen before her body was later discovered.
The arrest marks a major breakthrough in investigations into the death of the Level 200 Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management) student, whose body was found at the beach days after she was reported missing.
Police have indicated that investigations are ongoing and assured the public that further updates will be communicated as the case progresses.
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