The Ghana Police Service (GPS) has arrested two Nigerian nationals, Daniel Victor Eze and David Oko Ewa, in connection with the alleged murder of their compatriot, Nkemujika Uzorchukwu, following a violent dispute over proceeds from online fraud activities. The incident took place on July 12 in Tamale, northern Ghana, where police were called to an apartment where the victim was found lying in a pool of blood. The GPS confirmed that the suspects, along with the victim’s wife Peace and another Nigerian man named Godwin Nwafor, were sharing the residence at the time of the crime.
Upon arrival, officers discovered that Uzorchukwu had suffered a deep cut to his forehead and had a towel stuffed into his mouth, indicating an attempt to silence him. The room was also ransacked, suggesting a violent altercation. Investigators recovered a wooden pestle, believed to be the weapon used in the attack, along with other forensic evidence. The body was transported to Tamale Teaching Hospital, where medical staff officially pronounced him dead before it was moved to the hospital mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
In a statement released on Sunday, the GPS detailed the findings from the crime scene examination. Officers noted the severity of the injuries and the presence of multiple signs of forced entry and violence. The recovery of the wooden pestle and other materials was critical for forensic analysis. The police also emphasized that the case is being treated with the utmost seriousness, given the nature of the crime and its potential links to cybercrime networks.
Acting on credible intelligence, authorities intercepted and arrested both Eze and Ewa at Tatale, a town near the Togo border, on the same day as the murder. The suspects were attempting to flee into Togo when they were apprehended. During interrogation, they confessed to murdering Uzorchukwu after a disagreement over money earned from internet fraud. They claimed the victim had been withholding their share of the proceeds, leading to the fatal confrontation.
Further searches conducted by police led to the seizure of several items believed to have been stolen from the victim, including multiple mobile phones, laptop computers, a tablet, jewellery, clothing, wristwatches, and personal documents. These items are now being examined as part of the ongoing investigation. The suspects are expected to be arraigned in court on Monday, though specific details about the hearing have not yet been released.
This case highlights the growing concerns around cybercrime and its violent consequences, particularly among Nigerian nationals operating across West Africa. The arrest underscores the regional cooperation between law enforcement agencies in combating transnational criminal activities. As investigations continue, authorities are urging anyone with additional information to come forward.
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