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Update on murder of Police Officer at Zebilla: One more suspect arrested

17Feb

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Update on murder of Police Officer at Zebilla: One more suspect arrested

The Ghana Police Service has arrested another suspect in connection with the murder of a police officer at Zebilla in the Upper East Region. The suspect, Abdul Aziz Iddrisu, also known as Baaluuse, was arrested on 17 February 2026 during a joint intelligence-led operation at his hideout in Polego, a suburb of Bolgatanga. According to police sources, three mobile phones were retrieved from the suspect. The devices are currently being analysed as part of ongoing investigations into the case. Police further revealed that the suspect has reportedly appeared in videos displaying weapons believed to be linked to criminal activities in the area. A special operation is underway to locate and retrieve these weapons and to apprehend other accomplices suspected to be connected to the crime. ...

ONE PERSON ARRESTED OVER MURDER OF POLICE OFFICER AT Zebilla

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