Police arrest 47-year-old woman over murder of couple at Sakumono; key suspect wanted

Beatrice Mumuni is in custody in connection with the killing of George and Irene Atuguba at NTHC Estate, as police intensify efforts to locate another suspect.

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a 47-year-old woman, Beatrice Mumuni, in connection with the murder of a couple, George Atuguba and Irene Atuguba, at NTHC Estate, Sakumono, in the Greater Accra Region.

The arrest was announced by the Police Service in a social media statement on Saturday, October 31, 2026, a day after the killings reportedly occurred.

According to the police, Mumuni was arrested on Friday, October 30, as part of investigations into the deaths of the couple. The announcement also indicated that a key suspect in the case had been declared wanted.

The police did not disclose the specific role the arrested woman is suspected of playing in the incident or provide details about the circumstances surrounding her arrest.

The statement, however, confirmed that investigations were ongoing and that the police were pursuing another individual believed to be central to the case.

Key suspect declared wanted

In the same announcement, the Police Service declared a key suspect wanted in connection with the murders and released photographs believed to be intended to assist efforts to locate the individual.

The declaration suggests that investigators are pursuing additional leads as they work to establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths of George and Irene Atuguba.

However, the police statement did not provide the name, age or other identifying details of the wanted suspect in the text accompanying the photographs.

It also did not indicate whether the arrested woman had been formally charged or appeared before a court.

Police investigations continue

The arrest marks an initial development in the investigation into the deaths of the couple, with police expected to continue gathering evidence and questioning persons who may have information relevant to the case.

The circumstances surrounding the alleged murders, including the motive and the events leading to the deaths, were not disclosed in the announcement.

The Police Service has not provided further details about the relationship, if any, between the arrested woman and the deceased couple.

As investigations continue, the focus remains on establishing the full facts of the case, determining the involvement of any other persons and bringing those responsible before the law.

The arrest of Mumuni does not amount to a determination of guilt. She remains a suspect unless and until the allegations are established through the legal process.