Suspected killer of MoMo vendor in Upper East arrested in Savannah region

The Savannah Regional Police Command has arrested a suspect in a robbery and murder case. The victims were mobile money vendor Benjamin Apuri and another person. This incident occurred at Pwalugu in the Upper East Region.

The suspect was apprehended in Mankarigu, a suburb of North Gonja district.

During a press briefing in Damongo, Savannah Regional Police Commander COP Samuel Winful shared details about the arrest. He said the operation was based on intelligence that led to finding Nuhu Mumuni at his hideout.

Nuhu Mumuni was on the wanted list of police in the Upper East Region. He was arrested on April 8, 2025, by an operational team.

On March 3, 2025, Benjamin Apuri was shot and killed during the robbery. The robbers took an unspecified amount of money from him.

The police command plans to transfer the suspect to the Upper East Region for trial.

COP Samuel Winful also had advice for mobile vendors across the country. He urged them to be cautious and aware of their surroundings. Any suspicious behavior should be reported to the police immediately for action.