Suspect arrested over murder of car dealer near Legon Bypass

The Ghana Police Service has announced a significant breakthrough in the investigation of the brutal murder of car dealer Theophilus Ashitey Amarh, with the arrest of a prime suspect, Wisdom Tetteh. The 27-year-old victim's burnt body was discovered in his vehicle near the Legon Bypass in April, sending shockwaves through the community and prompting an intensive manhunt.

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The suspect invited the deceased to his residence on April 6, 2026, under the pretext of discussing a vehicle transaction.

According to COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, Director General of the CID, Tetteh, described as a close friend and neighbor of the deceased, allegedly lured Amarh to his residence under the pretense of discussing a vehicle transaction. It is alleged that Tetteh then attacked Amarh, inflicting fatal head injuries, before proceeding to sell the victim's Hyundai Elantra for GH¢170,000, receiving an initial payment of GH¢80,000.

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She said the suspect allegedly attacked the deceased and inflicted fatal head injuries on him before selling his Hyundai Elantra saloon car for GH¢170,000 and receiving part payment of GH¢80,000.

In a chilling attempt to destroy evidence, Tetteh is accused of transporting the body to Adenta Frafraha, near the Legon Bypass, removing the vehicle's number plates, and setting both the car and the body ablaze. However, CCTV footage from the vicinity reportedly captured the suspect at the scene, providing crucial evidence for the investigation.

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The suspect later transported the body to Adenta Frafraha near the Legon Bypass, removed the vehicle’s number plates and set both the vehicle and body ablaze in an attempt to destroy evidence.

The suspect's capture came about through international cooperation, with Tetteh being arrested in the Republic of Togo while allegedly trying to sell the deceased's mobile phone. He was subsequently handed over to Ghanaian authorities at the Aflao border on April 30, following Interpol's involvement. Tetteh has been arraigned before the court and remanded into custody to assist with ongoing investigations. The police are also investigating a second individual whose vehicle was allegedly used in transporting the body, and this person is cooperating with investigators on police enquiry bail. Due to the extensive burns on the victim, DNA samples from his mother have been collected for forensic identification.

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The suspect was arrested on April 30 through Interpol collaboration and later handed over to Ghanaian authorities at the Aflao border.