The Ghana Police Service has arrested three suspects in connection with the alleged kidnapping and murder of 33-year-old Nana Yaw Kyere, who was reported missing on September 22, 2026.
The suspects have been identified as Philip Dzifa Kofi Tefe, Sarah Osei Adams and Josiah Obodai.
According to the Police, preliminary investigations by the Missing Persons Unit established that Nana Yaw Kyere left his residence at Kokomlemle in Accra on September 19, 2026, in his Honda Civic vehicle but failed to return home.
Investigations subsequently revealed that he was allegedly lured to the residence of Philip Tefe at Teshie Agbleza by Sarah Osei Adams.
The Police said the two suspects have confessed to their alleged involvement in the incident.
According to their statements, Philip Tefe attacked the victim during a confrontation and struck him with a metallic object, causing injuries.
The victim was subsequently moved to another room, where he was left unattended and later died.
The Police further said investigations established that the victim’s body was transported in a Kia Morning vehicle to a location near the motorway on September 20, where it was dumped in a bush and set ablaze.
The partially burnt body was discovered at Community 18 on September 21.
The victim’s biological mother and an uncle later identified the body at the Police facility.
Meanwhile, Police have retrieved the victim’s iPhone 12, which Philip Tefe allegedly sold for GH¢100.
The buyer, identified as Sunday Omeje, has been cautioned and detained for allegedly receiving the phone dishonestly.
Further investigations led to the arrest of Josiah Obodai, who is being investigated over the alleged disposal of the body. His father’s Kia Morning vehicle, which Police believe was used to transport the body, has also been impounded.
The three suspects remain in Police custody and are expected to be put before the court as investigations continue.
The Police say efforts are also underway to identify and arrest other persons who may have been involved in the case.
By: Bernard Mensah
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