Ghana Police Investigate Killing of Nigerian Resident in Tamale

The Ghana Police Service has arrested two Nigerian nationals over the alleged murder of a fellow Nigerian in Tamale, Northern Region.

The suspects, identified as Daniel Victor Eze and David Oko Ewa, were apprehended following the death of 36-year-old Nkemujika Uzorchuku Eze, whose body was discovered inside his residence at Sanzirigu, a suburb of Tamale, on Saturday, July 11, 2026.

According to a statement issued by the Northern Regional Police Command, officers launched an investigation after receiving a report that the victim had been found lying motionless in a pool of blood inside his bedroom.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the deceased lived in a three-bedroom apartment with his wife, Peace Uzorchuku, the two suspects, and another Nigerian national identified as Godwin Nwafor.

Police said crime scene investigators found the victim with a deep cut to the forehead, while a towel had been forced into his mouth. The room also appeared to have been ransacked.

During the examination of the scene, investigators recovered a wooden pestle, believed to be the possible murder weapon, along with other items that have been sent for forensic analysis.

The victim’s body was transported to the Tamale Teaching Hospital, where medical personnel confirmed his death before it was transferred to the hospital mortuary for preservation and autopsy.

Authorities disclosed that intelligence-led operations led to the arrest of the two suspects in Tatale while they were allegedly attempting to escape into neighbouring Togo. They were subsequently transferred to the Tamale District Criminal Investigations Department (CID) for further questioning.

According to the police, the suspects allegedly admitted during interrogation that they conspired to kill the victim after accusing him of withholding money they claimed was generated through suspected internet fraud activities.

Investigators said all items recovered from the scene have been retained as exhibits as the case progresses.

The suspects remain in police custody and were expected to appear before a Ghanaian court on Monday, July 13, 2026, as investigations continue.

The Ghana Police Service has not announced any charges against other occupants of the residence, and investigations remain ongoing.