Police have arrested one suspect in connection with the murder of an Indian national, Devendra Singh, whose body was discovered in his vehicle on the outskirts of Kumasi.
According to police sources, the deceased had earlier been reported missing, prompting officers to launch a search operation to locate him.
Body Found in Vehicle
On April 25, 2026, at about 2:00 p.m., police received information that the victim’s vehicle had been found abandoned near Royal Lemosey Hospital, on the outskirts of Sabin Akrofuom.
Officers who responded to the scene discovered the vehicle parked by the roadside. Upon inspection, the lifeless body of the victim was found in the boot of the car with multiple stab wounds.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command Crime Scene Management Team processed the area before conveying the body to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy.
The vehicle has since been impounded to assist with ongoing investigations.
Special Team Deployed
The Ghana Police Service has deployed a special team of intelligence officers and homicide investigators to support the regional command in tracking down all individuals connected to the crime.
Police say the suspect currently in custody is assisting investigators, while efforts continue to identify and arrest any additional accomplices.
Police Appeal to Public
Authorities have assured the public that every effort is being made to bring those responsible to justice.
The Police are also urging anyone with credible information related to the case to assist investigators by reporting to the nearest police station.
By paqmediagh/Peter QuaoAdattor
