Police hunt Samuel Christopher Osel Anto for Sakumono double homicide

The Ghana Police Service has launched an intensive manhunt for Samuel Christopher Osel Anto following a fatal shooting at the NTHC Estate in Sakumono. The suspect is wanted in connection with the double homicide of 57-year-old George Atuguba and his 47-year-old niece, Irene Atuguba. The incident, which occurred on October 30, 2026, has shocked the quiet residential community and prompted an immediate security response from the regional command.

According to police reports, the victims were discovered at their residence lying in a pool of blood shortly after the shooting took place. They were quickly transported to a nearby hospital, where medical professionals pronounced them dead on arrival. Preliminary investigations by the authorities suggest that the killings were the result of an escalating financial dispute between the suspect and the victims that culminated in the violent act at their home.

Central to the investigation is a reported loan of GH₵500,000. Detectives believe that tensions surrounding the repayment or terms of this significant financial arrangement served as the primary motive for the confrontation. Forensic experts have been processing the crime scene for evidence, and police are currently tracing the movements of the suspect, who is believed to have fled the area immediately after the victims were shot.

Authorities are calling on the public to provide any information that could lead to the arrest of Samuel Christopher Osel Anto. Citizens are advised not to approach the suspect directly as he may be armed, but to report any sightings or leads to the nearest police station or through official emergency lines. The Ghana Police Service has assured the public and the bereaved family of their commitment to bringing the perpetrator to justice as the investigation continues.