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01.06.2017 Headlines

Lady IGP Livid Over Mahama’s Murder

By Ghanaian Chronicle
Lady IGP Livid Over Mahamas Murder
01.06.2017 LISTEN

The police administration, led by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr David Asante Appeatu, has dispatched a specialist team, comprising homicide squad, crime scene management and action units of police operations from the Headquarters to Denkyira Obuasi, to, among others, gather further evidence and intelligence regarding the murder of Captain Maxwell Adam Mahama on Monday, 29th May, 2017. 

A statement from the police yesterday, said presently, the police are keeping six suspects related to the murder of Captain Mahama in custody.

They are William Baah (Assembly Member of Denkyira Obuasi), Bismark Donkor, Phillip Badu, Kofi Nyame, Anthony Amoah and Kofi Badu.

The Inspector General of Police assures the public that police will employ all means possible to uncover the circumstances leading to the murder, and those behind it.

“Also, residents within the surrounding communities of Denkyira Obuasi and Diaso are assured of police protection. They are, therefore, entreated to volunteer information leading to the arrest of persons involved in the gruesome murder, by reporting to the nearest police station, or call Police on 18555 (MTN and Vodafone), 0302-773906, 0302787373 or 191 (all networks).

“The police is confident of a successful investigation into the murder of Captain Mahama, and warns all persons who played roles in the murder to surrender to the nearest police station. To this end, the police administration reassures the public that it is in constant collaboration with the Military High Command, towards successful investigations of the murder of Captain Mahama. Progress on the case would be made available to the media and the public whenever necessary.

“Further, the public is cautioned to desist from meting out punishment or instant justice to suspected wrongdoers, as such acts are unlawful. All persons suspected of having done any wrong should be reported and handed over to the police.”

Meanwhile, the IGP and police administration take the opportunity to commiserate with the bereaved family and the Ghana Armed Forces for the gruesome murder of Captain Maxwell Adam Mahama.

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