Police arrest two Nigerians over murder of compatriot in Tamale

The Northern Regional Police Command in Tamale, Ghana, has apprehended two Nigerian citizens in connection with the murder of a 36-year-old Nigerian man. The victim, Nkemujika Uzorchuku Eze, was discovered deceased in his bedroom on Saturday, July 11.

Preliminary police investigations indicate the deceased shared a three-bedroom apartment with his wife, the two suspects, and another Nigerian national. Officers responded to a report of the victim found lying in a pool of blood. Upon arrival at the scene, they observed a deep cut on his forehead and a towel stuffed in his mouth. The room also showed signs of having been ransacked.

Authorities recovered a wooden pestle, believed to be the murder weapon, along with other items from the scene for forensic analysis. The victim was transported to Tamale Teaching Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His body has been deposited at the hospital mortuary pending an autopsy.

Following intelligence-led operations, the two suspects, identified as Daniel Victor Eze and David Oko Ewa, were arrested in Tatale while allegedly attempting to flee to Togo. During interrogation, they reportedly admitted to conspiring to kill the deceased. Their motive, according to the police, was that the victim had been withholding money they claimed was obtained through internet fraud.

Searches conducted after the arrests yielded numerous items suspected to have been stolen from the victim's room, including mobile phones, laptops, a tablet, jewelry, clothing, and personal documents. The suspects are in police custody and are expected to appear in court on Monday, July 13, to aid the ongoing investigation. The police emphasized their commitment to bringing all involved parties to justice.