Police arrest three suspects over murder of 34-year-old mobile money vendor at Kasoa

Story by: Regina Bless

The Central East Regional Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of a 34-year-old mobile money vendor, identified as Christian Amponsah, at a guest house around Kasoa Second in the Central Region.

According to a police statement dated October 28, 2026, the suspects are Felicia Osei Appiah, 59; Clement Opoku Yeboah, 24; and a female juvenile whose identity has not been disclosed.

The arrests were made on Tuesday, October 27, following a report by the manager of the guest house where the incident occurred.

The manager reportedly told the police that the deceased and the juvenile had booked a room for two hours. When the pair failed to leave after the stipulated period, he went to check on them and discovered the deceased lying motionless in the room.

Police officers who responded to the report visited the scene and found the deceased’s body covered with bedsheets, curtains and pillows. The body was subsequently conveyed to the Police Hospital Mortuary in Accra for preservation, identification and autopsy.

The three suspects are currently in police custody and are assisting with investigations as authorities work to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The Central East Regional Police Command has assured the public that investigations are ongoing and that steps are being taken to put the suspects before court.

The Command has also expressed appreciation to members of the public and other stakeholders whose timely information contributed to the arrest of the suspects.