Police arrest three suspects in murder of Kasoa MoMo vendor Christian Amponsah

The Central East Regional Police Command has arrested three suspects, including a juvenile and a 59-year-old woman, in connection with the murder of Christian Amponsah, a 34-year-old mobile money vendor. Amponsah’s body was discovered with multiple knife wounds on October 25, 2026, at a guest house in Kasoa. The arrests follow an intensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the vendor's death and the subsequent theft of his personal belongings.

According to police reports, the suspects have been identified as Felicia Osei Appiah, 59, Clement Opoku Yeboah, 24, and a juvenile female whose name has been withheld due to legal protections. The discovery of the body was made by the manager of the guest house after the period for which the room had been booked lapsed. Upon entering the room, the manager found the deceased, prompting an immediate report to the local authorities. Preliminary findings suggest that Amponsah may have been lured to the location by a female suspect before being attacked.

Investigators noted that several items belonging to the victim, including mobile phones and an unspecified amount of cash, were missing from the scene, pointing toward robbery as a potential motive for the killing. The police have since processed the crime scene and moved the body to a morgue for preservation and an autopsy. The Central East Regional Police Command commended members of the public for providing timely information that aided in the swift apprehension of the suspects on October 27 and 28, 2026.

The three suspects are currently in police custody and are assisting with ongoing inquiries. Authorities are preparing to present them in court once investigations are concluded to ensure they face the full rigors of the law. This incident has sparked renewed concerns regarding the safety of mobile money vendors in the Kasoa area, who are often targeted by criminals due to the cash-intensive nature of their business.