The Ghana Police Service has arrested two men in connection with the murder of a female tricycle rider and the theft of her tricycle at Afrancho, near Konkoli, in the Bono East Region.
In a post on social media on Saturday, October 31, the Police said 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 service, preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects allegedly hired the services of the deceased from the Ampabame Lorry Station in Kumasi on October 29, 2026, to transport them to Afrancho.
They are alleged to have attacked and killed the rider upon arrival before making away with her Bajaj tricycle.
The suspects were arrested while travelling towards Techiman, reportedly intending to relocate and use the stolen tricycle for commercial purposes.
A search conducted during their arrest led to the retrieval of a number plate bearing registration number M-26-AE 2047, as well as eight mobile phones, including an iPhone 12 Pro suspected to belong to the deceased.
Police also retrieved three SIM cards, an MTN MiFi device, a bunch of keys, two lighters, and a jackknife cover.
According to the Police, the body of the deceased has been deposited at the mortuary for preservation and autopsy while the two suspects remain in custody assisting with investigations.
