Police Identify Fifth Suspect in Killing of Liberian National at Sakumono
Fifth suspect arrested in the killing of Liberian IT specialist Austin Tengbeh as police urge public against mob justice.
- Fifth suspect, Nana Agyening Boateng, arrested in Tengbeh killing at Sakumono.
- All five suspects remanded; next court appearance scheduled for March 16, 2026.
- Police condemn mob justice and urge the public to report crimes through official channels.
The Ghana Police Service has identified a fifth suspect in connection with the killing of 26-year-old Liberian IT specialist Austin Tengbeh, who was attacked at Sakumono, Lashibi, in Accra.
COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department, announced the development during a press briefing at CID Headquarters on March 9, 2026.
The case gained nationwide attention after video footage of the attack circulated on social media, prompting authorities to transfer the matter from the Sakumono District Police to the CID Homicide Unit for a more thorough investigation.
Three suspects — Vincent Adzikah, Francis Amuzu, and William Addison — were initially arrested at the scene on February 27, 2026. A fourth suspect, Enoch Mensah, who initially went into hiding, was arrested and remanded into custody on March 4, 2026.
The newly identified fifth suspect, Nana Agyening Boateng, not previously named in police statements or media reports, has also been arrested and remanded. COP Donkor indicated that Boateng is believed to have taken actions that contributed to the events leading to Tengbeh’s death.
All five suspects are currently in custody and are expected to reappear before the Baatsonaa District Court on March 16, 2026.
A post-mortem examination was conducted on March 5 after the body was formally identified by the deceased’s brother-in-law. The final autopsy report is pending receipt of toxicology results.
Police transferred the case, along with machete exhibits and three remanded suspects, to the CID Homicide Unit on March 6 for further investigation. COP Donkor strongly condemned acts of mob justice, reminding the public that taking the law into one’s own hands is a criminal offence under Ghanaian law.
The incident sparked protests at the Ghanaian Embassy in Monrovia on March 6, during Ghana’s Independence Day celebrations, with demonstrators demanding justice for Tengbeh. The Ambassador Musu Jatu Ruhle expressed condolences to the family and confirmed that the embassy is actively engaging Ghanaian authorities on the matter.
COP Donkor urged the public to report suspected criminal activity to the police rather than resorting to self-help or mob action, and encouraged anyone with information to contact the nearest police station or call the emergency line, 191.
