_Posted by Daily Newsflash-GH | Tuesday, 29th September, 2026 | 8:15 AM_
Three suspects allegedly involved in the kidnapping and killing of 33-year-old phone dealer, Nana Yaw Kyere, have been arrested by the Ghana Police Service.
The suspects, identified as Philip Dzifa Kofi, Sarah Osei Adams and Josiah Obodai, were arrested following investigations by the Missing Persons Unit of the Ghana Police Service.
According to a police briefing, preliminary investigations revealed that the victim left his residence at Kokomlemle in Accra on 19th September, 2026, in his Honda Civic vehicle and did not return. He was reported missing on 22nd September, 2026.
Police say investigations further established that the victim was lured to the residence of suspect Philip Tefe at Teshie Agblezaa by suspect Sarah Osei Adams.
Both suspects later confessed to their involvement and indicated that suspect Philip Tefe allegedly attacked the victim during a confrontation, hitting him with a metallic object.
The victim was then moved to another room where he was left unattended and later died.
*Body dumped and set ablaze*
Investigations further revealed that the body was conveyed in a Kia Morning vehicle to a location near the Motorway on 20th September, 2026, where it was dumped in a bush and reportedly set ablaze.
The partially burnt body was discovered at Community 18 on 21st September, 2026. The victim’s biological mother and an uncle later identified the body at the Police Hospital Morgue on 24th September, 2026.
Police have also retrieved the victim’s iPhone 12, which suspect Philip Tefe allegedly sold for GH¢100 to one Sunday Omeje, who has been cautioned and detained for dishonestly receiving.
Further investigations led to the arrest of suspect Josiah Obodai, who is being investigated in connection with the disposal of the body. His father’s Kia Morning vehicle, which is believed to have been used to convey the body, has been impounded by police.
The suspects remain in police custody assisting with investigations.
Source: Ghana Police Service/ Crime Check
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