Police arrest new suspect in Prof. Benneh’s murder case

The State has introduced another suspect in its search for the killers of the University of Ghana Law Professor, Yaw Benneh.

Professor Benneh’s lifeless body was found in his home at about 8 am on Thursday, September 10, 2020, in a pool of blood with his hands tied behind his back and marks of multiple acts of assault and resultant cuts on his body.

The lead suspect, James Nana Wamba, however, died in police custody a couple of weeks ago.

The police confirmed that Nana Wamba, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020, after he was admitted for treatment.

Prosecutors say the new suspect, Ebenezer Kwayisi alias Junior, may be involved in the events leading to the demise of the Law Professor.

The State told the Kaneshie District today, Monday, October 26, 2020, that it needed more time to conduct further investigations.

Nkansah hospitalised

The prosecutor also informed the court that the 2nd suspect Opmapbour Agya Badu Nkansah has been hospitalized after he fell sick and is currently on admission at the Police Hospital.

Third suspect in court

A third suspect Ebenezer Kwayisi, alias Junior who is said to be an accomplice of the late Womba and Badu Nkansah was arraigned on October 8.

The prosecution, therefore, prayed the court for the case to be adjourned to October 9, 2020, to consolidate the case docket.

The court presided over by Her Worship Ama Adomah after listening to the prosecution adjourned the hearing to October 9.

They are on provisional charges of conspiracy and murder.