At least two suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of a social media activist, Ibrahim Mohammed, also known as Kaaka, in Ejura in the Ashanti Region.
The suspects, Ibrahim Issaka and Fuseini Alhassan, were picked up on Monday evening following police intelligence.
Speaking to the media in Kumasi, the Ashanti regional police spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent Godwin Ahianyo, said the deceased was ambushed by the two suspects in front of his house upon returning home at 1.30am on Sunday.
“This morning we would like to inform the general public that the regional command has arrested two suspects in the attack and murder of Ibrahim Mohammed, alias Kaaka, aged 45,” he said.
“The suspects are Ibrahim Issaka alias Anyaas and Fuseini Alhassan, currently in custody. Both were arrested at about 10.45pm on Monday 28 June 2021 following police intelligence,” ASP Ahianyo said.
He said the police have commenced investigations to ascertain whether the murder was linked to Kaaka’s work as a citizen journalist or the #FixTheCountry movement.
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Protesters block Ejura roads over alleged murder
Meanwhile, protesters poured out onto the streets of Ejura on Monday, demanding justice for the murder of Ibrahim Mohammed.
The death of the father of five has triggered widespread anger among the youth of Ejura, who are calling for the arrest of the culprits.
Clad in red armbands and headgear, the angry youth blocked roads leading to the town to press home their demands.
Fred Dzakpata and Jonathan Ofori
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