Northern Regional Police Apprehend Two for Murder and Six for Impersonation in Major Tamale Crime Crackdown

The Northern Regional Police Command has intensified its fight against crime in Tamale, leading to the arrest of eight individuals in two separate high-profile cases over the weekend of July 11, 2026. In the most severe incident, two Nigerian nationals, Daniel Victor Eze and David Oko Ewa, were apprehended at the Ghana-Togo border while allegedly attempting to flee the country after the brutal murder of their compatriot, Nkemujika Uzorchuku Eze. The 36-year-old victim’s body was discovered on July 11 in his residence at Sanzirigu, a suburb of Tamale, triggering a swift operation by security forces to intercept the suspects before they could cross the border.

Preliminary investigations into the killing suggest that the crime was motivated by a dispute over the proceeds of internet fraud. Upon discovery, the victim’s body showed signs of a violent struggle, including a deep cut to the forehead and a towel found in his mouth. Police recovered a wooden pestle at the scene, which is believed to be the murder weapon. Following the arrest of Daniel Victor Eze and David Oko Ewa, several items reported stolen from the victim’s apartment, including mobile phones and jewelry, were recovered from their possession. Forensic examinations and the retrieval of CCTV footage from the area are currently underway to further solidify the prosecution's case.

In a concurrent development on July 12, 2026, the police also dismantled a criminal ring known as "Faako." Six individuals were taken into custody for allegedly impersonating members of a police anti-illegal drug operation team. The group is accused of using this guise to carry out a series of extortions, physical assaults, and thefts across the Tamale metropolis. This crackdown highlights a growing concern regarding organized criminal groups operating under the radar of official law enforcement within the Northern Region, specifically those targeting residents through intimidation and impersonation.

The two murder suspects are scheduled to appear in court on July 13, 2026, as the Northern Regional Police Command continues its exhaustive investigation into the circumstances surrounding Nkemujika Uzorchuku Eze's death. Authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant and provide any information that could assist in curbing the activities of fraudulent syndicates and impersonation-based gangs. These recent arrests underscore the commitment of the regional command to maintaining public safety and ensuring that both domestic and foreign nationals are held accountable under Ghanaian law.