The Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of a female tricycle rider and the theft of her tricycle at Afrancho, near Konkoli, in the Trede District.

The suspects, Peter Nchor Asadigina, 21, and Mudasel Dramani, 19, were arrested on Friday, 30th October 2026, at Hansua in the Bono East Region, following a tip-off.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects allegedly hired the services of the deceased from Ampabame Lorry Station in Kumasi on 29th October 2026, to transport them to Afrancho, where they allegedly attacked and killed her before making away with her green Bajaj tricycle.

The suspects were subsequently arrested while travelling towards Techiman, reportedly with the intention of relocating and using the stolen tricycle for commercial activities.

A search conducted led to the retrieval of a number plate with registration number M-26-AE 2047, as well as Eight (mobile phones, including an iPhone 12 Pro suspected to belong to the deceased, Three (3) SIM cards, One (1) MTN MiFi device, a bunch of keys, Two (2) lighters, and a jackknife cover.


The body of the deceased has been since been deposited at the mortuary for preservation and autopsy.

The suspects are currently in police custody, assisting investigations.
The Ghana Police Service remains committed to ensuring public safety and bringing perpetrators of crime to justice.