The Ghana Police Service has arrested three people in connection with the alleged kidnapping and murder of 33-year-old Nana Yaw Kyere, who was reported missing on September 22, 2026.
The suspects have been identified as Philip Dzifa Kofi Tefe, Sarah Osei Adams and Josiah Obodai. According to a police statement, the arrests followed investigations conducted by the Missing Persons Unit.
Preliminary investigations indicate that Kyere left his residence at Kokomlemle in Accra on September 19, 2026 in his Honda Civic, but did not return home.
Police said their investigations revealed that Sarah Osei Adams allegedly lured Kyere to the residence of Philip Tefe at Teshie Agbleza.
According to the statement, Tefe and Adams later admitted their involvement in the incident during police investigations.
Police said they indicated that Tefe allegedly attacked Kyere during a confrontation, hitting him with a metallic object and causing serious injuries.
Kyere was subsequently moved to another room and allegedly left unattended, where he later died, according to the police account.
Investigators further established that the deceased’s body was transported in a Kia Morning vehicle on September 20, 2026 to an area near the motorway, where it was allegedly dumped in a bush and set on fire.
The partially burnt body was discovered at Community 18 on September 21. Kyere’s biological mother and an uncle subsequently identified the body at the Police Hospital morgue on September 24.
As part of the investigation, police said they retrieved Kyere’s iPhone 12, which Tefe allegedly sold for GH¢100.
The alleged buyer, identified as Sunday Omeje, has been cautioned and detained for suspected dishonest receipt of the phone.
Further investigations also led to the arrest of Josiah Obodai, who police said is being investigated over the alleged disposal of Kyere’s body.
Police have also impounded a Kia Morning belonging to Obodai’s father. Investigators believe the vehicle was used to transport the deceased’s body.
The Police Service said Tefe, Adams and Obodai remain in custody and will be put before court as investigations into the case continue.
Police added that investigators are working to identify and arrest any other persons who may have been involved in the incident.
By Jesse Otoo
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