The Ghana Police Service has arrested four suspects in connection with the murder of the Akwamuhene of Tanoso in the Bono East Region.
A statement issued by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and signed by Chief Inspector Brigitte Babanawo, Public Relations Officer of the CID, named the suspects as Issifu Addae, alias Akwasi Addae, Stephen Gyamfi, Augustine Arhinful, and Martha Mansah.
According to the statement, four other individuals have also been identified as persons of interest and are currently being pursued by the police.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the deceased chief had been destooled as the Akwamuhene of Tanoso, but reportedly rejected the decision and engaged the royal family in a series of litigations and disputes.
The police said the four suspects are in custody assisting with investigations, while efforts have been intensified to arrest the remaining suspects to face justice.
“The four suspects are currently in police custody assisting investigations. Meanwhile, police have intensified efforts to track down the remaining suspects to face the full rigours of the law,” the statement added.
The CID assured the public of its commitment to ensure that all individuals involved in the killing are brought to justice.
