Aflao: Police arrest 4 over killing of mobile money vendor

The Ghana Police Service has arrested four people. They are connected to the killing of a Mobile Money vendor in Aflao, Volta Region.

On 12 May 2025, the Volta Regional Police Command issued a statement. The suspects were caught during a joint operation on 10 May.

This operation involved several units. These included the Regional Police Intelligence Department, SWAT Unit, and Operation Motherland Taskforce. A local group called ‘ACTION NOW’ also participated.

The arrested individuals are Michael Sewornu, 34; Korku Agboada, 43; Atsu Agbagla, 36; and Utsuku Onyeso, 22. Utsuku is a Nigerian national. They are helping police with ongoing investigations.

The incident happened on the evening of 28 April 2025 at about 6:15 p.m. Five armed men shot Christopher Ahordo, a mobile money vendor. This occurred at Gbagblakope near the Diamond Cement factory.

The attackers escaped with a bag believed to contain cash. The suspects will appear in court on Tuesday, 13 May 2025.

Police urge the public to stay vigilant. They encourage timely information to help combat violent crime in the region.