Ejura: Police arrest two suspects over murder of social media activist

Ibrahim Mohammed died at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital on Monday after being ambushed by the two suspects at Ejura

At least two suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of social media activist, Ibrahim Mohammed, also known as Kaaka at Ejura in the Ashanti Region.

The suspects Ibrahim Issaka and Fuseini Alhassan were picked up on Monday evening following police intelligence.

Speaking to the media in Kumasi, police spokesperson ASP Godwin Ahianyo said the deceased was ambushed in front of his house upon returning home at 1:30am on Sunday by the two suspects.

“This morning we would like to inform the general public that the regional command has arrested two suspects in the attack and murder of  Ibrahim Mohammed alias Kaaka aged 45,” he said.

“The suspects are Ibrahim Issaka alias Anyaas and Fuseini Alhassan currently in custody, both were arrested at about 10:45pm on Monday 28 June 2021 following police intelligence,” ASP Ahianyo added.

He said the police have commenced investigations to ascertain whether the murder was linked to his work as a citizen journalist or the #Fixthecountry movement.

Meanwhile, protesters on Monday poured out onto the streets of Ejura demanding justice over the murder of Mohammed.

The death of the father of five has triggered widespread anger among the youth who are calling for the arrest of the culprits.

Clad in red armbands and headgears the angry youth blocked roads leading to the town to press home their demands.

Source : asaaseradio.com