Eighth suspect arrested over fatal New Winneba violence

Police have apprehended another suspect in connection with the fatal violence that erupted between residents of Gomoa Oguaakrom and New Winneba in the Central Region of Ghana. This brings the total number of suspects arrested in relation to the incident to eight. The latest arrest took place on Thursday, September 3, 2026, following a police operation spearheaded by Gomoa Central Member of Parliament, Kwame Asare Obeng, also known as A-Plus.

Footage captured the suspect being taken into custody at a police station, surrounded by two men as A-Plus questioned him about the alleged killing of a man named Abeiku. The suspect vehemently denied any involvement, claiming he was not responsible for Abeiku's death. A-Plus, however, stated that the arrest sent a clear message that those accused of violence would be pursued.

"You see, we have caught you. Tell the boys down there that in Accra I am the mafia boss. I told you that I would catch you. You see where you ran from? You killed Abeiku and came here?" he said. A-Plus also cautioned other young people allegedly involved in the violence to take the arrest as a warning. "Accra, we are the caretakers.

This should be a lesson to all the boys," he added. The violence resulted in three deaths and 17 injuries, escalating tensions in the area. Police investigations into the incident are ongoing, with authorities continuing to seek out other suspects involved.