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Accident or murder? Police investigates mysterious death of man
The Oduamse-Krobo police have started investigation into the mysterious death of Eric Dogbey, 47, after his vehicle was involved in a “strange accident” on May 2, 2020 on the Juapong-Akuse road.
The police, upon close examination of the body noticed that, Eric Dogbey may have rather died through a bullet fired at a close range from behind, instead of the “actual accident”.
A senior police officer who pleaded anonymity told The Spectator on Tuesday that, Eric Dogbey was driving the unregistered Toyota Corolla vehicle from Juapong to Akuse that day, with one occupant, Peter Horlenyor on board.
He said on reaching a section of the road, a few metres from the Volta River Authority (VRA) security check point, he lost control of the steering wheel, and as a result, the vehicle veered off its lane into the opposite lane and plunged into a canal.
He said both Eric Dogbey and Peter Horlenyor were rushed to the Akuse Government Hospital for treatment, but Eric Dogbey was pronounced dead on arrival whilst Peter Horlenyor was admitted.
The police officer said upon a very careful examination of Eric Dogbey’s body, the police found a wound suspected to be a gunshot at the right back of his shoulder and was sent to the Police Hospital for a post-mortem.
He said the post-mortem conducted on Eric Dogbey confirmed his death as hemorrhagic shock, severe chest injury and gunshot at close range.
He said as a result of the close range of the bullet fired, his friend, Peter Horlenyor was arrested, as a suspect but had been granted bail.
The officer said the docket on the case had been forwarded to the Attorney-General’s Department for his perusal and advice.
By Francis Xah
The Ashanti South Regional Police Intelligence Directorate has arrested two suspects in connection with a robbery attack on an Indian national in Obuasi and a separately planned robbery operation targeting a distribution company in the same area.
On April 16, 2026, Police received credible intelligence that a group of armed men were planning an attack in Obuasi. A police team moved swiftly into the area and arrested suspect Iddrisu Fuseini, also known as “Iddi”, at his hideout in Bedieso, Obuasi.
During interrogation, he confessed to being part of a six-member gang that attacked an Indian national at his residence at New Baakoyeden, Obuasi, on April 12 2026, robbing him of GH₵150,000.00.
He disclosed that the attack was orchestrated following a tip-off from suspect Ibrahim, an employee of the victim, who informed the gang that the victim kept large sums of money.
Further investigations led to the arrest of a second suspect, Shaibu Mohammed, also known as “SM” or “Cicinati”, on 20th April 2026 at his hideout in Gausu, Obuasi. During interrogation, he admitted to participating in the planning of the robbery and confirmed that the gang had further planned to rob a distribution company near Mawuli Hotel in Obuasi.
Investigations have further revealed that both suspects are currently standing trial at the Obuasi Circuit Court in connection with a separate robbery of GH₵600,000.00.
A manhunt is ongoing to arrest the remaining accomplices, identified as Khalifa, Edward, Prof, Waddle, Ebbe, and Ibrahim, and to recover a pump action gun and a locally manufactured pistol believed to be in their possession.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), on April 17, 2026, decorated nineteen (19) senior officers who have been promoted to their next ranks based on the recommendations of the Police Council and approval of the President, John Dramani Mahama.
The ceremony, held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, forms part of efforts to recognise merit, dedication, and long-standing service within the Ghana Police Service, while strengthening leadership across key operational and administrative levels.
The officers promoted from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner of Police (COP) are Dr. Luke Asue-In-Yeng Zakpaa, Mr. Frederick Agyei, Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Mr. Arthur Osei-Akoto, Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, Mr. Eric Ken Winful, Mr. Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, and Mr. Desmond Owusu Boampong.
The IGP and members of POMAB congratulated the officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
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