Police Arrest Suspect in UCC Student Murder As Social Media Comment Resurfaces
- Avinu Innocentia’s murder case has taken a new turn after police arrested a 39-year-old suspect, Michael Mensah
- Police said preliminary findings showed the student was picked up at Ayensu Plaza and taken to Hutchland Beach
- A comment allegedly made by the suspect before his arrest has resurfaced and sparked widespread discussion online
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The arrest of a suspect in the murder of University of Cape Coast (UCC) student Avinu Innocentia has taken a dramatic turn after a social media comment allegedly made by the suspect resurfaced online.
Source: TikTok
The Ghana Police Service on June 16, 2026, announced the arrest of 39-year-old Michael Mensah in connection with the murder of Innocentia Atsufui Avinu, whose death has come as a surprise to many Ghanaians.
According to police, the suspect was arrested on June 15 at about 7:15 p.m. at the Pedu Lorry Station in Cape Coast following what authorities described as sustained intelligence-led operations by the Inspector-General of Police's Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team.
Police share preliminary findings into UCC student's death
In a statement shared on social media, police disclosed that preliminary investigations indicate the suspect, who reportedly claims to be a teacher and also works as a driver, picked up the deceased on June 11, 2026.
The X post by the police, announcing the arrest of a suspect in relation to Avinu Innocentia's death, is below:
Investigators stated that Innocentia was picked up from Ayensu Plaza within the UCC hostel enclave at about 6:48 p.m. before being taken to Hutchland Beach, where she was last seen.
The revelation has provided the first detailed account from police regarding Innocentia's movements before her death.
Comment by Avinu Innocentia case suspect resurfaces
Following the suspect's arrest, social media users began circulating a comment allegedly posted from an account bearing the suspect's name before police publicly released details of their investigation.
In the comment, the individual allegedly wrote:
"She picked a bolt at Ayensu Plaza to Hatchland Beach Cape Coast on Thursday 11th June, 2026 at 6:48 pm."
The post quickly attracted attention, with several users questioning how he appeared to know details about Innocentia's movements before they were publicly disclosed.
Many social media users have since pointed to the comment after preliminary investigations showed a timeline of Innocentia's whereabouts.
The suspect's alleged comment on Avinu Innocentia's whereabouts is below:
The similarity between the comment and the details released by police has fueled intense discussion online.
However, the Ghana Police Service has not officially stated that the comment led to the suspect's arrest or formed part of the evidence used in the investigation.
Authorities stated that investigations remain ongoing and further developments would be communicated to the public in due course.
The case continues to attract widespread attention, with many Ghanaians hoping for justice for the young UCC student whose death has left many devastated.
As investigators continue their work, the resurfaced comment has become one of the most talked-about aspects of a case that has gripped the nation.
Source: TikTok
Avinu Innocentia's last TikTok post resurfaced
Previously, YEN.com.gh also reported that Avinu Innocentia's last TikTok post was shared just a day before she was reported missing.
The UCC student appeared cheerful as she joined friends in a lighthearted advert-style video, deepening grief around her demise.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
