The Ghana Police Service has arrested three suspects in connection with the kidnapping and murder of 33-year-old Nana Yaw Kyere, who was reported missing on September 22, 2026.
The suspects are Philip Dzifa Kofi Tefe, Sarah Osei Adams and Josiah Obodai. They were arrested following investigations by the Missing Persons Unit.
Police said preliminary investigations established that Nana Yaw Kyere left his residence at Kokomlemle in Accra on September 19 in his Honda Civic vehicle but did not return.
According to the Police, investigations indicate that Sarah Osei Adams lured the victim to Philip Tefe’s residence at Teshie Agbleza.
The two suspects allegedly confessed to their involvement and told investigators that Tefe attacked the victim during a confrontation and struck him with a metallic object.
Police said the victim was subsequently moved to another room, where he was left unattended and later died.
Investigations further established that the victim’s body was transported in a Kia Morning vehicle to a location near the motorway on September 20, where it was dumped in a bush and set ablaze.
The partially burnt body was discovered at Community 18 on September 21.
The victim’s biological mother and an uncle subsequently identified the body at the Police Hospital morgue on September 24.
Police also retrieved the victim’s iPhone 12, which Tefe allegedly sold for GH₵100. The buyer, identified as Sunday Omeje, has been cautioned and detained for allegedly dishonestly receiving the phone.
Further investigations led to the arrest of Josiah Obodai, who is being investigated over the disposal of the body.
Police have also impounded his father’s Kia Morning vehicle, which investigators believe was used to transport the body.
The three suspects remain in police custody and are expected to be put before court as investigations continue.
The Police said efforts are also underway to identify and arrest other persons who may have been involved in the case.
