Police Arrest Three Suspects Over Kidnap and Murder of Nana Yaw Kyere
Accra, Ghana — September 28, 2026: The Ghana Police Service has arrested three suspects in connection with the alleged kidnapping and murder of 33-year-old Nana Yaw Kyere, a phone dealer popularly known as Terry or Dinero.
The arrests followed investigations by the Police Missing Persons Unit after Kyere was reported missing on September 22, 2026.
Three suspects in custody
The suspects have been identified as:
- Philip Dzifa Kofi TefeSarah Osei AdamsJosiah Obodai
According to the Police, preliminary investigations indicate that Kyere left his residence at Kokomlemle in Accra on September 19 in his Honda Civic vehicle and did not return.
Investigators subsequently established that Sarah Osei Adams allegedly lured Kyere to the residence of Philip Tefe at Teshie Agbleza. Police said both suspects later confessed to their involvement in the incident.
Police account of the incident
The Police said that during a confrontation at the residence, Philip Tefe allegedly attacked Kyere with a metallic object, causing injuries.
According to the preliminary investigation, Kyere was subsequently moved to another room, where he was left unattended and later died.
Police further stated that his body was allegedly transported in a Kia Morning vehicle on September 20 to a location near the motorway, where it was dumped in a bush and set ablaze.
The partially burnt body was discovered at Community 18 on September 21. Kyere's biological mother and an uncle later identified the body at the Police Hospital morgue on September 24.
Police recover victim's phone
As part of the investigation, Police also retrieved Kyere's iPhone 12.
Police allege that Philip Tefe sold the phone for GH¢100. The alleged buyer, identified as Sunday Omeje, has been cautioned and detained in connection with suspected dishonest receipt of the phone.
Investigators have also impounded the Kia Morning vehicle belonging to the father of Josiah Obodai, which Police believe was used in transporting the body.
Investigation continues
The three suspects remain in Police custody and are expected to be put before the court as investigations continue.
The Ghana Police Service says investigators are working to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and to identify and arrest any other persons who may have been involved.
