Four, including juvenile arrested in Kugri hideout over couple's murder at Kusanaba

The Upper East Regional Police Command has arrested four suspects, including a juvenile, in connection with the fatal shooting of a couple at Kusanaba in the Bawku West District.

The victims, identified as 45-year-old Apam Azubilla and his 35-year-old wife, Apam Anomsigna, were killed after armed attackers allegedly stormed their residence on June 10, 2026.

In a statement, the Police named the suspects as Safianu Salam, Awal Salam and Jawal Salam, as well as a juvenile whose identity has been withheld in accordance with legal requirements.

According to the Police, the suspects were apprehended on June 19, 2026, at their hideout in Kugri near Garu following intelligence-led operations.

“They were arrested at their hideout on June 19, 2026 at Kugre near Garu,” the statement said.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the couple were inside their room when four armed men allegedly forced their way into the house and opened fire on them.

Police said Apam Azubilla managed to raise an alarm during the attack, prompting his brother, Ayubugre Apam, to rush to the scene.

Upon arrival, he reportedly found the couple lying in a pool of blood with multiple gunshot wounds.

The victims were immediately transported to the Zegoyire Health Centre for emergency medical attention, where Apam Anomsigna was pronounced dead on arrival.

“Apam Azubilla was also pronounced dead on arrival at the Zebilla District Hospital where he had been further referred for medical attention,” the Police statement added.

Investigators who examined the bodies confirmed that both victims had sustained gunshot wounds.

As part of the investigation, family members handed over three spent AK 47 ammunition shells recovered from the scene to the Police.

The suspects remain in Police custody and are expected to be arraigned before court as investigations into the incident continue.