The Ghana Police Service has arrested two young men in connection with the murder of a female tricycle rider and the theft of her tricycle at Afrancho, near Konkoli, in the Trede District of the Bono East Region.
The suspects, identified as Peter Nchor Asadigina, 21, and Mudasel Dramani, 19, were arrested on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Hansua following a tip-off.
Police preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects hired the services of the deceased at Ampabame Lorry Station in Kumasi on October 29 to transport them to Afrancho.
They allegedly attacked and killed her upon arrival before fleeing with her green Bajaj tricycle.
The suspects were arrested while travelling towards Techiman, reportedly intending to relocate and use the stolen tricycle for commercial activities.
A search conducted by police led to the retrieval of a number plate bearing registration number M-26-AE 2047, eight mobile phones, including an iPhone 12 Pro suspected to belong to the deceased, three SIM cards, an MTN MiFi device, a bunch of keys, two lighters and a jackknife cover.
The deceased’s body has been deposited at the mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
The two suspects remain in police custody and are assisting with investigations as police work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the killing.
