The Police at Abor in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region have apprehended three suspects in connection with the death of Bessah Gadah, a 42-year-old man at Tsiame in the Volta Region.
They allegedly beat, killed, and secretly buried the deceased.
Kwabla Zate, the main suspect was arrested by the police together with two others, who were later granted police inquiry bail for allegedly murdering the deceased and secretly burying the body.
Briefing the Ghana News Agency (GNA), David Kpatta, the Assembly member of the area said the deceased was allegedly mentally imbalanced.
“We cannot tell what caused the death of the deceased since the information we are having is now scanty. But the police will continue with their findings,” he said.
Eklugah Doe, relative to the deceased, also alleged that the accused persons were six in number, whilst three were apprehended.
He told GNA that the deceased was allegedly beaten, molested killed, and buried secretly in the house by about six culprits.
Superintendent Atongnab Daniel Carlos, the Police Commander at Abor when contacted, has confirmed the incident to the GNA but declined to give details as investigations continue.
He urged members of the public to assist with information as they continued to unravel those behind the crime.
Earlier, the GNA gathered that a team of experts from the Volta Regional Police Headquarters had visited the area to assist in investigations.
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