Krachi East okada rider arrested over alleged killing of businesswoman

Police in Krachi East have apprehended a 35-year-old okada rider on suspicion of murdering a businesswoman he owed ginger valued at GH¢30,000. According to Adom Online, the woman traveled from the Eastern Region to purchase ginger from the rider, but he failed to deliver the goods or return her payment after weeks of waiting. Disappointed, the woman journeyed to Adumamadu to resolve the issue personally.

Reports suggest the rider then promised to take her to ginger farmers, but she remained in the community for several days before vanishing. Neighbors, unaware of her disappearance, assumed she had returned home. Her husband subsequently visited Adumamadu in search of her, which led to the discovery of the alleged killing and burial during his search.

The incident prompted a report to the Krachi East Police Command, resulting in the arrest of the rider. The body was exhumed later, with reports indicating it had decomposed extensively over two weeks. The rider is currently held in police custody as investigators continue their inquiries, and no charges have been announced yet.