{
  "id": 17302477,
  "title": "Niece and uncle shot dead at Sakumono over alleged GH¢500,000 debt",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/niece-and-uncle-shot-dead-at-sakumono-over-alleged-gh-500-000-debt",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-30T23:00:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/niece-and-uncle-shot-dead-at-sakumono-over-alleged-gh%c2%a2500000-debt/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "According to police reports, a 57-year-old man and his 47-year-old niece were shot dead at their residence in the NTHC Estate, Sakumono, Greater Accra Region. The victims have been identified as George Atuguba and Irene Atuguba. Chief Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs at the Accra Regional Police Command, released a statement on Friday, October 30, 2026, informing the public of the incident. Police were alerted to the situation after receiving reports of the shootings.\n\nThe preliminary investigation suggests that the killing may have been the result of a financial dispute involving George Atuguba, who allegedly borrowed GH¢500,000 from a suspect named Samuel Christopher Osei Anto but failed to repay the amount. Anto reportedly visited the deceased's home in the morning of the incident, accompanied by a woman named Beatrice Mumuni, demanding repayment of the loan. A misunderstanding ensued between the parties, which allegedly led to the suspect shooting and killing both George Atuguba and his niece, Irene Atuguba.\n\nThe victims were taken to a hospital, where they were pronounced dead by a medical officer. Their bodies have been sent to the Police Hospital mortuary for preservation and autopsy. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the suspect and bring him to justice.",
  "summary": "The police have launched investigations into the killing of a 57-year-old man and his 47-year-old niece at the NTHC Estate, Sakumono, in the Greater Accra Region, following a reported dispute over a GH¢500,000 debt.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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