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Kandau murder suspect Abu Tijani dies after arrest, Police Professional Standards Bureau launches investigation
July 28, 2026
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Kandau murder suspect Abu Tijani dies after arrest, Police Professional Standards Bureau launches investigation

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Key Points

  • A key suspect, Abu Tijani (alias Master One), in the murder of two youth in Kandau, Upper West Region, died hours after his arrest on July 25, 2026.
  • Tijani, who had been on the wanted list since May 2026, admitted involvement in the November 2025 killings during interrogation.
  • He led police to an initial burial site and claimed the bodies were exhumed and moved across the Black Volta River into Burkina Faso by him and accomplices.
  • The suspect complained of a severe headache while being escorted, was taken to the SDA Hospital in Wa, and pronounced dead hours later.
  • The Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) is investigating the circumstances of his death, and the Regional Police Command has engaged community leaders to appeal for calm and assure transparency.

Why This Matters

This incident is significant as it raises serious questions about police conduct, accountability, and the treatment of suspects in custody within Ghana. The death of a key suspect under such circumstances can erode public trust in law enforcement and potentially exacerbate tensions in the Upper West Region, underscoring the critical need for transparent investigations and adherence to due process.

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