The police have apprehended two individuals suspected of being involved in the brutal murder of a 21-year-old seamstress, Tahiru Zenabu.
Ms. Tahiru’s lifeless body was discovered in her room at Kokoase, a suburb of Twifo Praso, on April 3, 2025.
The suspects, identified as Richard Armah, a 28-year-old mechanic, and Isaac Arhin, also known as “Fresh DJ,” a 24-year-old disc jockey, are both residents of Twifo Praso.
According to the Central North Regional Police Commander, DCOP Abraham Acquaye, preliminary investigations suggest that Armah had expressed romantic interest in Ms. Tahiru, which she declined.
Armah confided in Arhin, who introduced him to a spiritualist for a ritual commonly referred to as “for girls,” intended to win her over.
When the ritual failed, Arhin and the spiritualist allegedly visited Zenabu’s residence, sexually assaulted her, and murdered her.
They then took her mobile phone and handed it over to Armah for safekeeping. However, the police tracked the phone, leading to Armah’s arrest.
During interrogation, he implicated Arhin, who was subsequently arrested.
The suspects are expected to be arraigned in court as investigations continue.
DCOP Acquaye called for calm as he assured residents that investigations were well-advanced and appealed for more information from the public to aid the ongoing probe.
On April 3, 2025, Zenabu was found dead in her room with a cloth tied around her neck and bloodstains on her hands.
Investigators also discovered a super glue container, a used condom wrapper, and an apple at the scene.
Her body was transported to the Twifo Praso Government Hospital mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
The incident has left the community in shock, but the swift action by the Central North Regional Police Command has been commended by residents in the area.
