According to ghana web:ccording to Ghana Web, Abu Tijani was arrested on Saturday, July 25, 2026, following intelligence linking him to the murder of the two youths, whose bodies have been missing since the incident on November 23, 2025. The statement noted that Tijani had been on the police wanted list after escaping an attempted arrest on May 11, 2026, and went into hiding despite requests from the Paramount Chief of Wechiau and community elders to assist with the investigations.
The police reported that Tijani resisted arrest and injured two officers before being overpowered and taken into custody. During interrogation, he allegedly admitted his involvement in the murders, revealing that the victims were initially buried in Wechiau, but the bodies were later exhumed and reburied across the Black Volta River in Burkina Faso to avoid detection.
Investigators escorted Tijani to the initial burial site, located about three kilometers west of Wechiau, but found no human remains. Tijani explained that the bodies had been relocated a few days after the initial burial. On returning to Wa, while being escorted to locate one of his alleged accomplices, Tijani complained of a severe headache.
"As a precautionary measure, the Police immediately abandoned their mission and transported him to the nearest health facility, the Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) Hospital, Wa, for medical attention," the statement said, adding that he was pronounced dead around 4:37 p.m. despite efforts by medical authorities. His body has been deposited at the Upper West Regional Hospital mortuary for preservation and an autopsy.
The police informed the Wechiau Naa and the deceased's family through a three-member delegation from the Paramount Chief. During the meeting, Upper West Regional Police Commander, DCOP Francis Yiribaare, briefed the delegation on the circumstances leading to the suspect's death and appealed for calm.
He urged the people of Wechiau to remain calm, exercise restraint, and allow due process to take its course while assuring them of the Ghana Police Service's commitment to a transparent investigation. The statement added that an investigation into the suspect's death had already been initiated by the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB).
At the request of the delegation, police escorted them to the Upper West Regional Hospital mortuary to identify and inspect the body before returning to brief the Paramount Chief and the people of Wechiau. The Upper West Regional Police Command extended condolences to the bereaved family and reiterated its commitment to ensuring the circumstances surrounding the suspect's death are fully established through due process. It also urged the public to remain calm, avoid speculation, and cooperate with the police as investigations continue.