Police Arrest Four In Connection With Murder Of Mobile Money Vendor In Aflao

Police Arrest Four In Connection With Murder Of Mobile Money Vendor In Aflao

Police in Aflao, in the Volta Region, have arrested four suspects linked to the murder of a mobile money vendor in the border town. The arrests, made on Saturday, May 10, 2025, come more than two weeks after the fatal armed robbery.

Confirming the development at a press briefing in Ho on Tuesday, May 13, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Felix Danku, spokesperson for the Volta Regional Police Public Affairs Unit, said the incident occurred on April 28 around 6:15 p.m.

According to DSP Danku, 37-year-old mobile money vendor Christopher Ahordo was attacked by five armed men at Gbagblakope, near the Diamond Cement factory. The assailants shot Ahordo on the spot and fled with a bag believed to contain a significant amount of money.

The four suspects are currently in custody and assisting with investigations. Police say preparations are underway to arraign them before the court, while efforts to track down the remaining suspect continue.

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DSP Danku also urged the public to remain vigilant and to support law enforcement by reporting suspicious activities.

“We encourage all well-meaning citizens to support law enforcement by volunteering timely information that can help in our crime prevention efforts,” he stated.

The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to bring all those involved to justice.

Source: Nkonkonsa.com