Two arrested over murder of female tricycle rider at Afrancho

Peter Nchor Asadigina, 21, and Mudasel Dramani, 19, were arrested in Hansua after allegedly killing the rider and stealing her green Bajaj tricycle.

The Ghana Police Service has arrested two young men in connection with the alleged murder of a female commercial tricycle rider and the theft of her vehicle at Afrancho, near Konkoli, in the Trede District.

The suspects, identified as Peter Nchor Asadigina, 21, and Mudasel Dramani, 19, were arrested on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Hansua in the Bono East Region following a tip-off, according to a police statement issued on Saturday, October 31.

Preliminary police investigations indicate that the suspects hired the services of the deceased at the Ampabame Lorry Station in Kumasi on Thursday, October 29, to transport them to Afrancho.

Upon reaching their destination, the two allegedly attacked and killed the rider before fleeing with her green Bajaj tricycle.

Police said the suspects were arrested while travelling towards Techiman, reportedly intending to relocate and use the stolen tricycle for commercial activities.

A search conducted following the arrests led to the recovery of several items suspected to be connected to the crime.

According to the police, the items included a number plate bearing registration number M-26-AE 2047 and eight mobile phones, among them an iPhone 12 Pro suspected to belong to the deceased.

Officers also retrieved three SIM cards, an MTN MiFi device, a bunch of keys, two lighters and a jackknife cover.

The recovered items are expected to form part of the evidence considered as investigators work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the alleged killing and theft.

Body deposited at mortuary

The body of the deceased has been deposited at the mortuary for preservation and autopsy, the police said.

The autopsy is expected to assist in establishing the cause of death as investigations continue.

The two suspects remain in police custody and are assisting investigators with inquiries into the incident. The police have not indicated whether they have been formally charged or when they are expected to appear in court.

The arrests come as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of the rider and the disappearance of her tricycle.

Police are working to gather evidence and establish the full sequence of events leading to the incident.

The suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction.