Accra: The mother of a suspect linked to the lynching of a 26-year-old Liberian national, Austin Tengbeh, near Lashibi, has publicly denied her son's involvement in the tragic incident. She claims that her son only assisted Tengbeh by helping to move him away from an oncoming vehicle, rather than participating in the alleged beating that led to his death.
According to Ghana Web, the mother explained in an interview with EDHUB that her son intervened when an Uber vehicle arrived at a nearby apartment, and Tengbeh was lying on the ground, struggling to rise. She asserted that her son was requested to help clear Tengbeh from the vehicle's path, emphasizing, "The only time my son touched Austin was when he was helping to move him from the road."
She further recounted waking her son to send him to the scene, despite his initial reluctance. She maintained her stance, expressing, "I won't support any evil done by my son. If he kills somebody, he must face the law. But in this case, I know the God I serve, he did not beat Austin."
In a related development, the police have identified a fifth suspect in connection with Tengbeh's death. Commissioner of Police Lydia Yaako Donkor, the Director-General of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), announced during a press briefing that the case has been transferred to the CID Homicide Unit for further investigation.
Initially, three suspects-Vincent Adzikah, Francis Amuzu, and William Addison-were apprehended by officers from the Sakumono District Police on February 27, 2026. A fourth suspect, Enoch Mensah, who had gone into hiding, was later arrested on March 4, 2026. He is currently remanded in custody.
The latest development saw the arrest of a fifth suspect, Nana Agyening Boateng. All five suspects are presently in police custody and are scheduled to reappear before the Baatsonaa District Court on March 16, 2026.