Asamponghene murder: Queenmother of Pakyi No. 1 evacuated to Kumasi, assisting in investigation

The Queen mother of Pakyi No. 1 who’s the wife of the prime suspect Anumwar Sadat Mohammed alias “Alhaji” in the murder of Otumfuo’s Asamponghene and her children have been brought to Kumasi to assist police in investigations.

Police on Wednesday confirmed the arrest and detention of suspect Anumwar Sadat Mohammed alias “Alhaji” the prime suspect in the murder of Nana Kwadwo Afoduor, Otumfuo’s Asamponhene at the outskirt of Ebuom near Atebubu on
18th August, 2019.

He was arrested in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso on Monday 16th September, 2019 through a collaborative effort of the Ashanti and Upper East Regional Police Command, the Ghana Embassy in Burkina Faso and the Interpol Ghana and Burkina Faso.

The suspect had fled the country to neighbouring Burkina Faso to settle with the family but luck, however, eluded him and was arrested.