The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has announced that it has intensified investigations into several previously reported high-profile cases involving murder, disappearance, and violent deaths across the country.

According to the Director-General of the CID, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, the Department’s Cold Case Unit has taken over a number of cases that attracted significant public attention but remain unresolved.

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Speaking on Monday, March 9, 2026, at a press briefing, she said the cases are being reinvestigated using renewed resources, fresh intelligence, and forensic support to ensure justice for victims and their families.

“The Criminal Investigation Department wishes to inform the public that its Cold Case Unit has intensified investigations into a number of previously reported high-profile cases involving murder, disappearance, and violent death. These cases, which attracted significant public attention at the time of occurrence, are being reinvestigated with renewed resources, fresh intelligence, and forensic support,” she said.

Among the cases under renewed investigation is the disappearance of Paulina Lamisi Akambodipo, the Tamale West Constituency Women’s Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

Paulina was reported missing on June 12, 2024, and despite initial investigations, her whereabouts remain unknown.

The Cold Case Unit has now assumed responsibility for the case and is appealing to the public for information that could assist in locating her or determining the circumstances of her disappearance.

Another case being revisited is the murder of Stella Adjoa Potake Donkor, who was found dead in her room at Tema Gulf City on February 11, 2024.

The circumstances surrounding her death and the identity of those responsible remain unclear. The Cold Case Unit is conducting a comprehensive review of all available evidence and witness accounts.

“Stella Adjoa Potake Donkor was found murdered in her room at Tema Gulf City on 11 February 2024. The circumstances of her death, including the identity of the perpetrators, remain unresolved. The Cold Case Unit is conducting a comprehensive review of all available evidence and witness accounts with a view to bringing the matter to a conclusive legal end,” she indicated.

The CID is also reinvestigating the murder of Anthony Cudjoe Ahiama, an employee of Dizengoff Ghana, who was killed at Oyarifa on September 18, 2024. Investigations into his death previously stalled, but the case has now been reassigned to the Cold Case Unit to identify and prosecute those responsible.

Another high-profile case under review is the death of Francis Yaw Frimpong, popularly known as Nana Poley, a devoted supporter of Asante Kotoko Sporting Club.

He was fatally stabbed during a football match between Asante Kotoko and Nsoatreman FC following a heated altercation with an unidentified individual.

The Sunyani CID is actively pursuing credible leads that could lead to the arrest of suspects involved.

The CID Director-General added that the Cold Case Unit is also reviewing several other unresolved cases not listed in the briefing.

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“The Ghana Police Service reaffirms that no case of murder, disappearance, or violent crime will be abandoned. Every victim and every family deserves justice, and the Ghana Police Service remains committed to pursuing all available leads with diligence and thoroughness,” she assured.

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— Lydia Yaako Donkor (@lydiadonkor13) March 9, 2026