The Upper East Regional Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of Iddrisu Sumaila and a violent attack on Sambin Halidu, the elected chief of the Tindorunga community under Wonnyanga in the Tempane District.
According to police, the arrests were made on May 26, 2026, at about 6:00 a.m., when a team from the Regional Police Command proceeded to Garu to support the district command in apprehending suspects linked to the incident.
The suspects have been identified as Majeed Bawumya, 34, Milla Justice, 27, and Majeed Awudu, 20.
Police say a search conducted at the residence of suspect Majeed Bawumya Agbango alias Atan Majeed led to the retrieval of a BRUNI MOD 92 Calibre 8mmK pistol, several sharp objects, six hundred Ghana cedis in cash, and three mobile phones believed to be connected to the attack.
Preliminary investigations indicate that about a month ago, kingmakers of Wonnyanga presented three candidates, including Sambin Halidu, to the Overlord of Bawku, Naba Zugraan Asigri Abugrago Azorka II, for vetting and possible enskinment as chief of Tindorunga.
Police investigations suggest that members of an opposing faction, including suspect Majeed Bawumya Agbango, allegedly opposed the selection of Sambin Halidu and threatened to disrupt the enskinment ceremony scheduled for May 26, 2026.
According to police, on May 25, suspect Athassan Sabrina and other accomplices currently on the run allegedly met at the residence of Majeed Bawumya Agbango in Wonnyanga, where plans were reportedly made to disrupt the ceremony.
Police say that at about 3:00 a.m. on May 26, while Sambin Halidu and his family were preparing for the enskinment ceremony, the suspects, armed with offensive weapons including a pistol, allegedly stormed the house, fired indiscriminately, and set ablaze a Mitsubishi 4×4 vehicle with registration number GE 1115-13.
Several persons reportedly sustained injuries during the attack, while Iddrisu Sumaila, who suffered gunshot wounds, was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
The Upper East Regional Police Command says investigations are ongoing and has assured residents of its commitment to maintaining law and order.
Police are also appealing to the public to remain calm and cooperate with ongoing investigations as efforts continue to arrest the remaining suspects currently at large.
By Peter Quao Adattor/paqmediagh
