72 year old suspected arrested over murder of Ghanaian fashion designer and Uncle over unpaid loan

The police in Ghana have arrested a 72-year-old man identified as Samuel Christopher Osei Anto, in connection with the murder of 47-year-old Ghanaian fashion designer, Irene Atugugba and her 57-year-old Uncle, George Atugugba. 

The pair were fatally injured by the suspect at the NTHC Estate, a housing estate in Sakumono, a district of Greater Accra, the region around Ghana’s capital.

Late Irene Atugugba

In a statement released this morning, the Ashanti Regional Police Command announced that the suspect wanted in connection with the murder of two persons at NTHC Estate, Sakumono, in the Greater Accra Region, has been arrested.

The statement said the suspect was arrested on Sunday, November 1, at his hideout at Tikrom near Ejisu in the Ashanti Region.

The police stated that preliminary investigations into the incident had indicated that the murders allegedly arose from a financial dispute involving the deceased, George Atuguba, and the suspect, who had allegedly borrowed GH$500,000.00 but failed to repay the money.

Acting on intelligence regarding the suspect’s whereabouts, a police team proceeded to his hideout and successfully apprehended him. During the operation, a Smith & Wesson pistol together with seven (7) rounds of live ammunition was retrieved from him.

The suspect is currently in police custody assisting investigations, while the recovered firearm and ammunition have been retained as exhibits.