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Sakumono double homicide investigation

Overview

On October 30, 2026, George Atuguba, 57, and Irene Atuguba, 47, were found dead from gunshot wounds at a residence in the NTHC Estate in Sakumono, Accra.

The Ghana Police Service launched a manhunt for Samuel Christopher Osei Anto, identified as the primary suspect. Police reported that the killings were allegedly motivated by a financial dispute involving a GH¢500,000 loan that George Atuguba had reportedly defaulted on. Beatrice Mumuni, 46, was also arrested for her alleged role in accompanying the suspect to the residence on the morning of the incident.

Following the arrest of the suspect, family representative Stephen Atubiga disputed the police theory regarding the debt. He stated that the deceased and the suspect were business partners in a money-lending operation and denied that any debt was owed to the suspect.

On November 1, 2026, police arrested 72-year-old Samuel Osei Anto Christopher at a hideout in Tikrom, near Ejisu, in the Ashanti Region. The arrest followed a manhunt and a GH¢100,000 reward offer. During the operation, authorities recovered a Smith & Wesson pistol and seven rounds of live ammunition. While police investigations suggest the killings were triggered by an unpaid loan, conflicting accounts persist. Some reports suggest the loan may have been contracted by Irene Atuguba with her uncle acting as a guarantor.

Entities

Ghana Police Service · Samuel Christopher Osei Anto · Irene Atuguba · George Atubiga · Sakumono

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] Samuel Osei Anto Christopher was arrested from a hideout by the Ghana Police Service. otecfmghana.com · 3news.com
[● 2 SOURCES] George Atubiga and Irene Atubiga were shot and killed at their residence in Sakumono on October 30, 2026. otecfmghana.com · 3news.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Police suggested the killings may have been triggered by a GH¢500,000 debt allegedly owed by George Atubiga to Christopher. otecfmghana.com · 3news.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The police offered a GH¢100,000 reward for information leading to Christopher's arrest. 3news.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Beatrice Mumuni was arrested for allegedly accompanying Christopher to the victims' home. 3news.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Stephen Atubiga stated that George Atubiga and Christopher were business partners in a money-lending business. www.mynewsgh.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] George Atubiga was responsible for the daily operations, loan disbursement, and recovery of the joint business. www.mynewsgh.com

Timeline

6 days ago

[CRIME] 13 sources
Ghana Police arrest suspects in separate robbery and murder cases
Ghanaian police have arrested three Nigerian nationals for bank customer robberies in Kumasi and apprehended a 72-year-old man suspected of a double murder in Sakumono linked to a financial dispute.
8 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Sakumono police arrest suspect in fatal shooting of couple
Police have arrested Samuel Christopher Osei Anto, the suspect accused of shooting George and Irene Atuguba during an alleged debt dispute in Sakumono, Ghana.

Sources

3news.com · angelonline.com.gh · chale.news · dailyguidenetwork.com · ghanaguardian.com · ghanaiantimes.com.gh · ghananewss.com · myjoyonline.com · mynewsgh.com · opemsuo.com · otecfmghana.com · theghanareport.com · theheraldghana.com · thepressradio.com

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