The Bono Regional Police Command has arrested a 58-year-old man, identified as Kodom Stephen, in connection with a tragic fire incident that claimed the lives of a couple at Asuakwa near New Dormaa in the Sunyani Municipality.

According to a police statement issued on November 3, 2025, by the Bono Regional Police Command and signed by the Public Relations Officer, Chief Inspector Thomas Akeelah, suspect Kodom Solomon was arrested on November 1, 2025, in Wenchi following a joint intelligence-led operation carried out by the police

“The Bono Regional Police Command has arrested one suspect in connection with the fire outbreak, which happened on 20th October 2025, at Asuakwa near New Dormaa in Sunyani Municipality”, the state reads in parts.

The statement continues that Kodom Stephen, who has since been charged provisionally with two counts of murder and causing unlawful damage by the Sunyani District Court presided over by His Worship Eric Daning, has been remanded into police custody to reappear on November 11, 2025.

“The suspect was arraigned before the Sunyani District Court on two provisional counts of murder and causing unlawful damage, pending further investigation”.

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The statement further assures the public that a thorough investigation is underway to uncover the full circumstances surrounding the unfortunate incident.

A tragic fire outbreak claimed the lives of 65-year-old Nana Ampofo and his 49-year-old wife, Grace Adu Boafoaa, two weeks ago, plunging the entire community into deep sorrow.

The charred remains of the couple, who were burnt beyond recognition in the tragic fire, were conveyed to the Sunyani Teaching Hospital mortuary for preservation and autopsy.

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