Sakumono: Uncle, niece shot dead in alleged GH¢500K debt dispute
Police have launched an investigation into the killing of two people, identified as 47-year-old Irene Atubiga and 57-year-old George Atubiga, at NTHC Estate in Sakumono, following an alleged dispute over a GH¢500,000 debt.
The two were reportedly shot dead on Friday, October 30, 2026, after a confrontation at their residence involving a suspect identified as Samuel Christopher Osei Anto.
In a statement released on Friday, the Accra Regional Police Command said preliminary investigations indicate that the incident was linked to a financial disagreement between George Atubiga and the suspect, from whom he had allegedly borrowed GH¢500,000 but failed to repay.
According to the Police, the suspect, accompanied by a woman identified as Beatrice Mumuni, visited the victims’ home on the morning of the incident to demand payment.
A disagreement reportedly broke out during the encounter, leading to the suspect allegedly shooting and killing George Atubiga and his niece, Irene Atubiga.
The victims were taken to a hospital, where a medical officer confirmed their deaths. Their remains have since been deposited at the Police Hospital Mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
The Baatsona Divisional Police Command is handling investigations, while the Accra Regional Police Command says efforts are ongoing to arrest the suspect.
Police have urged anyone with information that could assist the investigation to come forward.
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