The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested two brothers in connection with the murder of a 54-year-old man and the shooting of his wife at Beach Drive Estate, Tuba, near Weija.

The suspects, identified as *Adams Adder Almeida and his brother *Bala Bilyon, were picked up with assistance from the Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team (CVET).

The incident occurred on
August 6, 2026. Police at Weija said they received information that a man and his wife had been shot at Beach Drive Estate and needed urgent assistance.

A police team that responded to the scene found Mohammed Rahman, 54, and his wife Christiana Fosu, 53, with gunshot wounds outside their four-bedroom apartment.

The victims were rushed to *Finney Hospital, Weija. Rahman was pronounced dead on arrival. His wife was later referred to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital where she is currently on admission and responding to treatment.

The body of the deceased has been deposited at the Police Hospital Mortuary pending autopsy.

During interrogation, suspect
Adams Adder Almeida allegedly admitted to shooting both victims.

He told police he was motivated by claims that the deceased had repeatedly described him as “lazy and useless,” a comment he said affected him mentally.

Adams subsequently led investigators to his brother’s room at Beach Drive Estate, where a pistol believed to have been used in the shooting was retrieved. Police say the weapon was concealed beneath the wall drop of Bala Bilyon’s room.

Investigations established that both brothers live together in the same room at Tuba. Bala Bilyon also works with the deceased, police added.

Adams further told investigators that the pistol was allegedly given to him by a friend named Gideon.

He led police to Gideon’s residence at Tuba, but the third suspect was not found at home. Efforts are ongoing to locate him.

Meanwhile, Bala Bilyon remains in custody and is assisting with interrogation.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted 25 personnel for their exceptional performance and contribution to the successful arrest of suspects and the interception of illicit drugs in separate operations in the Bono East, Tema and Western Central Police Regions.

The promoted personnel were recognised for their role in the arrest of six suspects involved in a robbery in which GH¢300,000 was stolen from a victim along the Portor to Kawempe stretch of the Kintampo-Buipe Highway on 19th July 2026; the arrest of four suspected members of a robbery syndicate linked to a violent robbery at Wassa Akropong in the Tarkwa area; and the recent interception of 866 parcels of suspected cocaine at the Tema Harbour.

The promoted personnel include Chief Inspectors Bede Nwinbomeh and Joe Tetteh; General Sergeants Elijah Ndaga Yinimi and Kaifan Sulemanna; General Corporals Owusu Ansah Evans and Tansang Jonathan; General Lance Corporals Osei Christopher Bonny, Kyei Francis, Ofori Francis, Anim Dominic and Asante Isaac; and General Constables Adam Bakari Alhassan and Bakai Mark.

The rest include Detective Chief Inspector Frank Dzah; Detective Inspectors Edem Ametowoga, Abroso and Vincent Dankwah; and Detective Sergeants Salifu Yakubu and Samuel Mordzifa. Six other personnel were also promoted to their next ranks for the fight against crime.

The promotions have been granted in recognition of the personnel’s dedication, professionalism, courage and commitment to the fight against crime. Chief Inspectors Bede Nwinbomeh and Joe Tetteh have been granted automatic entry to the Police Academy.

The IGP and the members of the Police Management Board (POMAB) congratulated the promoted personnel and encouraged them to continue demonstrating professionalism, dedication and commitment in the discharge of their duties.

The IGP also assured that the administration will continue to acknowledge and reward hard work.