The Upper East Regional Police Command has arrested six persons in connection with the alleged murder of a tricycle rider, Akolbila Blessing, at Dulugu-Zuarungu in the Upper East Region.
The arrests followed preliminary investigations into the death of Blessing, who was allegedly attacked and assaulted after a disagreement over sales generated from the tricycle he was operating.
According to the Police, the incident occurred on Thursday, August 27, 2026, after Blessing allegedly failed to account for expected sales to the owner of the tricycle, identified as Mpika.
The disagreement reportedly escalated into a physical confrontation, during which Blessing was allegedly assaulted by six persons.
The following day, Friday, August 28, 2026, Blessing was found unconscious in his room.
He was subsequently rushed to the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital for medical attention. However, medical personnel pronounced him dead on arrival.
Following the incident, the Police commenced investigations and arrested six suspects believed to have links to the alleged assault.
The suspects have been identified as Avandiba Atubiga Kante, 26; Atua Atombire Mpika, 40; Amale Nyaaba Nicholas, 30; Atua Ayinbotima, 22; Atuah Nsobila Prosper, 21; and Ayine Albert Sunday, 39.
The suspects are currently assisting the Police with investigations as authorities work to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged assault and the subsequent death of Blessing.
The Police have not yet disclosed the specific roles allegedly played by each of the suspects in the incident.
The Upper East Regional Police Command has meanwhile cautioned the public against resorting to violence in resolving disagreements, stressing that disputes should be handled through lawful means.
The Command also assured residents that investigations would be conducted to determine the facts of the case and that anyone found culpable would be dealt with in accordance with the law.
The death has raised concerns over the dangers of using violence to settle disputes, particularly where disagreements over financial or business-related matters are involved.
The Police have urged members of the public to report disputes and suspected criminal conduct to the appropriate authorities rather than taking the law into their own hands.
By 1960news.com
