According to the story published by adomonline today Wednesday, police in Accra have arrested a man who bought a GHS 70,000 phone for just GHS 5,000.
The phone was reportedly sold by a suspect who is believed to have been involved in the murder of a 78-year-old woman in the area.
According to police reports, the 78-year-old woman, whose identity has not been disclosed, was found dead in her home under mysterious circumstances.
Investigators quickly linked the phone transaction to the case, as the phone was believed to have belonged to the elderly woman before her death.
“The suspect, who we believe sold the phone, was arrested after an investigation revealed that the phone had been sold at a fraction of its real value,” a police spokesperson said. “We are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death.”
The man who bought the phone, unaware of its origins, was arrested after he was questioned by authorities. The police confirmed that he cooperated fully with their investigation.
“I had no idea about the murder,” said the man when speaking to the police. “I simply bought the phone from someone I thought was selling it at a reasonable price.”
Police are now trying to piece together the events leading up to the woman’s death. They believe the suspect may have stolen the phone from the victim before killing her.
“We are not ruling out the possibility of the phone being a key piece of evidence in this case,” the police spokesperson added.
This incident has left many people in Accra shocked, especially in the quiet neighborhood where the elderly woman lived. Residents have expressed their disbelief, stating that such tragic events are uncommon in their area.
“Accra is usually a peaceful place, but this incident is truly heartbreaking,” said one neighbor. “We all knew the woman, and she was a kind person. It is difficult to understand why something like this would happen.”
The police have assured the public that they are doing everything possible to solve the case and bring justice to the victim. As the investigation continues, they have called for anyone with information to come forward.
“We are committed to ensuring that justice is served, and we urge anyone who knows something about this incident to speak up,” the police spokesperson concluded.
The case is still under investigation, and more details are expected to emerge in the coming days.
