The Sakumono District Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the alleged lynching of a 26-year-old Liberian national, Austin Tengeeh, near Lashibi in the Greater Accra Region.
The suspects, currently in police custody, have been identified as Francis Amuzu, 44; William Adison, 36; and Vincent Adzikah, 34. They are assisting with ongoing investigations into the tragic incident.
According to a police situational report, the Sakumono District Patrol Team received a distress call on February 27, 2026, from an unidentified caller, reporting that a man had been attacked by an angry mob near the offices of the Electricity Company of Ghana at Lashibi.
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Upon receiving the alert, officers immediately moved to the scene, where they found a young man lying unconscious with visible signs of severe assault around his neck and head.
The victim, later identified as Austin Tengeeh, was rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment but was pronounced dead on arrival.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the mob allegedly mistook the deceased for a thief, leading to the fatal attack.
Police have since deposited the body of the deceased at the Sakumono Community Hospital mortuary, while the necessary diplomatic and consular procedures are being followed due to his foreign nationality.
Authorities say they are liaising with relevant institutions to ensure due process and transparency in the handling of the case.
Meanwhile, the Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team from the National Police Headquarters has launched a manhunt for other individuals believed to have conspired with the arrested suspects to carry out the attack.
Police say efforts are being intensified to track down and apprehend all persons connected to the crime.
Security officials have once again cautioned the public against mob justice, stressing that suspects should always be handed over to law enforcement agencies for investigation and prosecution.
Investigations into the incident remain ongoing.