The Police have arrested one person in connection with the murder of an Indian national, Devendra Singh, in Kumasi.

The suspect is currently in custody and assisting with investigations.

The deceased had earlier been reported missing, and Police had commenced efforts to locate him.

On 25th April 2026, at about 2:00 p.m., Police received information that the victim’s vehicle had been found on the outskirts of Sabin Akrofuom, near Royal Lemosey Hospital.

A team of officers proceeded to the scene and found the vehicle parked by the roadside.

Upon inspection, the lifeless body of the deceased was discovered in the boot of the vehicle with multiple stab wounds.

The Ashanti Regional Crime Scene Management Team processed the scene, after which the body was conveyed to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital Morgue for preservation and autopsy.

The vehicle has since been impounded for further investigations.

The Inspector-General of Police has deployed a special team made up of intelligence officers and homicide investigators to support the Ashanti Regional Police Command in ongoing investigations and to ensure the arrest of all persons connected to this crime.

The Police assure the public that every effort is being made to bring the perpetrators to justice and urge anyone with relevant information to assist the investigation.