Police Arrest Two Suspects in Connection with Asankrangwa Murder
TARKWA, Western Central Region Police Arrest– In a swift response to a violent crime, the Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested two individuals directly connected to the brutal murder of a 20-year-old man.
The fatal stabbing incident occurred on Sunday, August 17, 2025, within the Asankrangwa Education Area. Consequently, police investigators immediately launched a manhunt for the perpetrators.
Details of the Police Arrest Two Murder Suspects in Asankrangwa Police Arrest
According to preliminary police reports, the attack was not random. Instead, it stemmed from a prior misunderstanding between the deceased victim and one of the suspects, identified as Kwasi Opong. Subsequently, a group that included the two arrested suspects chased down the young man and allegedly stabbed him multiple times.
The Suspects Arrested in the Case
Following a rapid investigation, police officers successfully apprehended the two primary suspects. The individuals now in custody are Kwasi Opong, 36, and William Francis Osei, 23. Both men are currently assisting the police with the ongoing investigation.
However, authorities confirm that their work is not yet complete. Efforts are actively underway to locate and arrest a third suspect who managed to flee the scene and remains at large.
Ongoing Investigation After the Police Arrest
Meanwhile, the body of the deceased victim has been transported to the Asankrangwa Catholic Hospital Morgue. Officials state the body will be preserved there for both autopsy and further investigation.
Finally, the Western Central Regional Police Command has issued a strong assurance to the public. They have vowed to bring all persons involved in this heinous crime to justice. Furthermore, they are urging anyone in the community with relevant information to come forward and contact the Asankrangwa police immediately to aid in the investigation
