35-YEAR-OLD OKADA RIDER ARRESTED OVER ALLEGED MURDER AND BURIAL OF BUSINESSWOMAN IN OTI REGION
A 35-year-old commercial motorbike rider, popularly known as an okada rider, has been arrested at Adumamadu in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region for allegedly murdering and burying a businesswoman.
The suspect, identified as Issac Shito, is accused of taking GH¢30,000 from the woman, who reportedly travelled from the Eastern Region to purchase ginger from him.
According to reports, the woman became concerned after several weeks without receiving the ginger consignment or recovering her money. She subsequently travelled to Adumamadu to trace the suspect and resolve the matter.
Upon her arrival, the suspect allegedly told her he would take her to farmers from whom the ginger would be sourced.
The woman reportedly remained in the area for several days before she allegedly disappeared. Residents are said to have assumed that she had returned home.
However, after waiting in vain for her return, her husband travelled to Adumamadu to search for her.
During the search, it was discovered that the woman had allegedly been killed and buried.
The incident was subsequently reported to the Krachi East Police Command, leading to the arrest of the suspect.
The woman’s remains were later exhumed. Reports indicate that the body was already decomposing, having been buried for more than two weeks.
The suspect remains in police custody as investigations continue.
