Police arrest three over murder at Gbinyiri

Ghana Police Service has arrested three persons in connection with cases of murder and causing harm at Gbiniyiri in the Savannah Region.

According to the police, the suspects identified as Yaw Bamuah, Yaa Bokaa and Kuma Simpor, were arrested on March 14, 2026, through a joint operation by the Inspector-General of Police’s Special Intelligence Team and the Savannah Regional Police Command.

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“The IGP's Special Intelligence Team, working with the Savannah Regional Police Command have arrested three suspects in connection with cases of murder and causing harm at Gbiniyiri in the Savannah Region,” he said.

The statement signed by ASP Richard Osei Yaw indicated that one of the suspects admitted involvement in the attack during interrogation and mentioned other individuals believed to have participated in the incident.

“During interrogation, suspect Yaw Bamuah admitted to his involvement in the attack and mentioned several accomplices, including Anuda Borour, Pobiye, Bitunor Sansa and James Sanyuah, who are currently being pursued by the Police,” the statement noted.

According to the police, the suspect also explained the motive behind the attack.

“The suspect further disclosed that the attack was carried out in retaliation following the killing of a relative whom they believed had been attacked by robbers suspected to be Fulanis,” the statement said.

The police added that the suspect later led officers to his residence where a weapon was retrieved.

“He subsequently led the Police to his house at Gbiniyiri where a single barrel shotgun with serial number BAT 2598-88 and two live AAA cartridges were retrieved from a concealed spot within the compound,” the statement added.

The police indicated that the suspects are currently in custody and assisting with investigations while efforts continue to apprehend the remaining individuals connected to the case.

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“The suspects are in Police custody assisting investigations and will be put before the court while efforts are intensified to arrest the remaining suspects connected to the incident,” the statement concluded.

MAG/VPO

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