Sakumono murder: Police retrieve pistol, 7 rounds of ammunition as 72-year-old suspect is arrested

A 72-year-old man, Samuel Christopher Osei Anto, has been arrested in connection with the murder of Irene Atubiga and her uncle, George Atubiga, in Sakumono, Greater Accra Region. The arrest took place at Tikrom, near Ejisu, in the Ashanti Region, according to the Ashanti Regional Police Command.

Police sources reveal that the suspect was apprehended after acting on intelligence regarding his whereabouts. During the arrest, a Smith & Wesson pistol and seven rounds of live ammunition were discovered on him. The killings, which occurred at the Atubiga residence in NTHC Estate, Sakumono, on October 30, 2026, are believed to be the result of a financial dispute between the suspect and George Atubiga. The suspect allegedly borrowed GH¢500,000 from George, but was unable to repay the debt.

The suspect reportedly went to the victims' residence with Beatrice Mumuni, a 47-year-old woman, to demand repayment of the money. A misunderstanding allegedly ensued, leading to the fatal shooting of Irene and George. The suspect is currently in police custody and assisting with the ongoing investigation. The firearm and ammunition recovered during the arrest have been preserved as evidence.