Two lorry station masters at Ashaley Botwe have been arrested by the Madina Divisional Police Command for allegedly plotting to kill a woman over a debt of ₵91,810.
The suspects, identified as 44-year-old Abubakari Ateni, the current station master, and 45-year-old Eric Tetteh, a former station master, are accused of planning the murder of the woman, identified as Esther, after she demanded repayment of the money owed to her.
According to the Madina Divisional Police Commander, Chief Superintendent Dr. Aba Afari, the alleged plot followed a misunderstanding between Esther and Abubakari over the debt.
Police said Abubakari, who also worked as Esther’s errands driver, was allegedly advised by Tetteh to kill her to avoid further embarrassment over the unpaid debt.
The suspects allegedly first planned for Abubakari to strangle Esther but later hired another person to carry out the killing after that plan proved difficult.
Police said the suspects allegedly paid the would-be assassin ₵2,000 upfront and promised an additional ₵3,000 after the operation.
The alleged plan was for the hired assailant to shoot Esther while Abubakari was driving her home and make the incident appear to be a robbery.
However, the person they allegedly hired turned out to be a community volunteer who assists the Madina Police in fighting crime. Police subsequently arranged the arrest of the suspects as they were preparing to execute the plan.
Chief Superintendent Dr. Aba Afari assured residents of the Police Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and commended officers for uncovering and foiling the alleged murder plot.
The two suspects remain in police custody as investigations continue.
