Three Arrested as Liberian Embassy Demands Justice for National Lynched in Sakumono

The Ghana Police Service has arrested three individuals in connection with the tragic lynching of Austin Tengeeh, a 26-year-old Liberian national, in Sakumono, Greater Accra. The suspects—Francis Amuzu, William Adison, and Vincent Adzikah—were apprehended following a mob attack on February 27, 2026, which resulted in the victim's death. This incident has sparked a significant diplomatic response from the Liberian Embassy in Accra, which is now closely monitoring the case to ensure a thorough investigation and justice for the deceased.

Reports indicate that the fatal encounter occurred near the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) facility in the Lashibi-Sakumono area. Tengeeh was allegedly targeted by a mob after being mistakenly identified as a thief. The victim was severely beaten and left unconscious before police intervention. Despite being rushed to the Sakumono Community Hospital for urgent medical attention, he was pronounced dead upon arrival. While the mob cited suspected theft as the motive, preliminary diplomatic reports suggest an altercation may have occurred during Tengeeh's visit to a fellow Liberian's residence earlier that day.

Following notification of the tragedy, the Embassy of the Republic of Liberia in Accra immediately engaged with the Sakumono District Police to track the progress of the case. Embassy officials have been in constant communication with the deceased's acquaintances and the broader Liberian community in Ghana to provide support and maintain order. In an official statement, the Embassy called for calm among the Liberian diaspora while assuring them that they are working hand-in-hand with Ghanaian law enforcement to hold all perpetrators accountable for the violence.

Ghanaian authorities have assured the public that the investigation remains active and that the three suspects currently in custody are only the beginning of the legal process. A manhunt is currently underway for several other individuals believed to have participated in the mob action. This case has once again brought the issue of vigilante justice to the forefront of national discourse, with police reiterating their commitment to upholding the rule of law and discouraging citizens from taking matters into their own hands, which often leads to the tragic loss of innocent lives.