Police Arrest 4 Persons Over Murder of Sammy Gyamfi’s Father-in-Law
- Four suspects were reportedly arrested in connection with the carjacking and murder of Sammy Gyamfi’s father-in-law
- Inspector General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno announced the outcome of the police operation that led to the arrests
- The Inspector General of Police further disclosed that during the operation, one suspect was killed after an exchange of fire
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The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of four suspects linked to the carjacking and murder of Andrews Amankwa, the father-in-law of GoldBod CEO and National Democratic Congress (NDC) spokesman Sammy Gyamfi.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has confirmed the arrest of four suspects in connection with the incident at Ohwim Tigo Junction in Kumasi.
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He announced the details of the arrest during a press briefing on February 23, 2026, which was also shared on Facebook.
Asaase News first reported on the death of Amankwa on February 18, 2026.
Yohuno explained that as soon as the case was reported, he constituted a special team comprising the Ashanti Regional Commander, the Regional Intelligence Team, the Anti-Robbery Unit, and the Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team of the CID Headquarters.
After commencing investigations, the first breakthrough came on February 18, 2026, with the arrest of Akwesi Menu, who was found in possession of the deceased's Samsung mobile phone.
The IGP said that Menu was subsequently put before the Sokoban Circuit Court 2 on February 20, 2026, charged with possession of stolen property and remanded into police custody to reappear on March 5, 2026.
According to him, further intelligence-led operations led to the arrest of Bashiru Tanko, also known as Tiki, at Atonsu in Kumasi on February 19, 2026.
Two additional suspects, Kwadwo Amponsah and Emmanuel Kwame Appiah, were arrested on February 21 and 22, 2026, near Buokrom and Danyame in Kumasi, respectively.
Yohuno further disclosed that during the operation, the alleged gang leader, Eric Antwi Doku, sustained gunshot wounds and later died at the hospital after an exchange of fire.
Items retrieved from the suspects include a Bruni Mod 84 pistol, live ammunition, a vehicle tracking device and several stolen vehicles.
The police indicated that the exhibits are undergoing forensic and ballistic examination.
NDC organiser stabbed to death by wife
In 2024, police placed the wife of an NDC branch youth organiser in the Asante Mampong Constituency under arrest for allegedly stabbing him to death.
Osei Akoto, the victim, was allegedly stabbed during a heated argument with his wife, identified only as Abigail.
The victim, then believed to be in his 40s, was rushed to the hospital with his wound but succumbed to his injuries on arrival.
The tragic news left his neighbours in the Kofi Sarpong suburb of Asante Mampong, where the two reside, in deep mourning.
According to neighbours, the two had been at each other's throats for some time following a marital dispute, which ultimately ended in tragedy.
Police officer slain during robbery in Kumasi
YEN.com.gh also reported that a police officer was killed during a robbery incident at Ahodwo, Nhyiaseo in Kumasi.
Authorities said that one person was arrested after the incident on June 27, 2024, but did not disclose any more information.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
