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Suspect Linked to Murder of Accra Doctor and His Wife Arrested in Dubai and Deported to Ghana

From Daily Graphic · () English

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  • Police arrested 32-year-old Abraham Awondok, described as an errand boy linked to the murders of Dr Jesse Amuah and Elizabeth Esi Amuah.
  • Awondok allegedly fled Ghana and hid in Dubai before authorities arrested and deported him to Ghana.
  • Inspector General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohunu said Awondok admitted killing the couple.

Police say they have made a major breakthrough in the March 2026 murders of Accra-based doctor Jesse Amuah and his wife, Elizabeth Esi Amuah.

The key suspect, identified as 32-year-old Abraham Awondok, was described as the couple’s errand boy. Police said he left Ghana and went into hiding in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates.

Awondok was recently arrested in Dubai and deported to Ghana. Inspector General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohunu said the suspect had admitted killing Dr Amuah and his wife.

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