The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested two Nigerian nationals over the alleged murder of a fellow Nigerian whose body was found in his home at Sanzirigu, a suburb of Tamale.
The suspects, Daniel Victor Eze and David Oko Ewa, were arrested at Tatale near the Ghana–Togo border after an intelligence-led operation.
They are accused of killing 36-year-old Nkemujika Uzorchuku Eze, whose body was discovered in his bedroom on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
Police said the victim was found with a deep cut to his forehead and a towel stuffed into his mouth. His bedroom had also been ransacked.
Investigators recovered a wooden pestle believed to have been used in the attack, along with other items for forensic examination.
The body was taken to the Tamale Teaching Hospital, where a medical officer confirmed the victim dead. It has since been deposited at the hospital mortuary pending an autopsy.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the deceased lived in a three-bedroom apartment with his wife, Peace Uzorchuku, the two suspects and another Nigerian national, identified as Godwin Nwafor.
In a statement, the Police Command said the suspects were arrested while allegedly attempting to flee across the Ghana–Togo border into neighbouring Togo.
According to the police, the suspects allegedly admitted during interrogation that they conspired to kill the deceased following a dispute over proceeds from alleged internet fraud activities.
A search conducted after their arrest led to the recovery of several items believed to have been stolen from the victim’s room, including mobile phones, laptops, a tablet, jewellery, wristwatches, clothing and personal documents. The items have been retained as exhibits.
The suspects remain in police custody and are expected to appear before a court in Tamale on Monday, July 13, 2026.
Police say investigations are continuing, including forensic analysis and efforts to retrieve relevant CCTV footage.
The Command has appealed to the public to provide any credible information that could assist the investigation and assured that everyone connected to the crime will be brought to justice.
