Two young men arrested over murder of female tricycle rider in Bono East Region

The Ghana Police Service has arrested two young men in connection with the murder of a female tricycle rider and the theft of her vehicle 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, at Hansua in the Bono East Region following a tip-off.

According to the police, preliminary investigations suggest that the suspects hired the services of the deceased at Ampabame Lorry Station in Kumasi on October 29, 2026, to transport them to Afrancho.

However, upon reaching their destination, the two allegedly attacked and killed the rider before making off with her green Bajaj tricycle.

The police said the suspects were arrested while travelling towards Techiman, where they reportedly intended to relocate and use the stolen tricycle for commercial activities.

A search conducted after the arrests led to the recovery of several items suspected to be connected to the crime.

The items included 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 and an MTN MiFi device.

Police also retrieved a bunch of keys, two lighters and a jackknife cover.

The body of the deceased has since been deposited at the mortuary for preservation and autopsy as investigations continue.

The two suspects remain in police custody and are assisting with investigations into the circumstances surrounding the killing.

The Ghana Police Service said it remains committed to protecting the public and ensuring that those responsible for criminal activities are brought to justice.