The Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of a female tricycle rider and the theft of her tricycle at Afrancho, near Konkoli, in the Trede District of the Bono East Region.
The suspects, identified as Peter Nchor Asadigina, 21, and Mudasel Dramani, 19, were arrested on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Hansua following a tip-off.
According to the Police, preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects allegedly hired the services of the deceased from the Ampabame Lorry Station in Kumasi on October 29 to transport them to Afrancho.
They allegedly attacked and killed her upon arrival before fleeing with her green Bajaj tricycle.
The suspects were reportedly arrested while travelling towards Techiman, where they were allegedly planning to relocate and use the stolen tricycle for commercial activities.
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A search conducted by the Police led to the retrieval of a number plate bearing registration number M-26-AE 2047, eight mobile phones, including an iPhone 12 Pro suspected to belong to the deceased, three SIM cards, an MTN MiFi device, a bunch of keys, two lighters and a jackknife cover.
The body of the deceased has been deposited at the mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
The two suspects are currently in police custody and assisting with investigations.
The Police have reiterated their commitment to ensuring public safety and bringing perpetrators of crime to justice.
