The Upper West Regional Police Command has confirmed the death of Abu Tijani, alias Master One, a 35-year-old youth leader of Wechau, who was a key suspect in an ongoing investigation into the murder and disappearance of two youths in Kandeu.
According to the Police, Tijani was arrested on Saturday, July 25, 2026, following intelligence on his alleged involvement in the incident.
The Police said the suspect “has been on the Police wanted list, having earlier escaped arrest on 11/05/2026 and fled into hiding despite police requests through the Paramount Chief of Wechau and his elders for him to report and assist investigation.”
The statement further said that during his arrest, “the suspect fiercely struggled with the Police injuring two officers before he was overpowered and successfully arrested.”
The Police said that during interrogation, Tijani admitted his involvement in the incident and disclosed that the bodies of the two victims were initially buried in Wechau before being exhumed and reburied across the Black Volta River in Burkina Faso.
“During interrogation, the suspect, now deceased admitted his involvement and indicated that the two murdered bodies were buried at a location in Wechau but were later exhumed shortly and reburied across the Black Volta River in Burkina Faso by him and his accomplices to avoid detection and arrest,” the Police statement said.
The deceased subsequently led investigators to the initial burial site, located about three kilometres west of Wechau towards the Black Volta River.
The Police said, “The police dug the grave to the end in search of traces but found none as the deceased explained that the bodies were relocated few days after burial.”
After returning to Wa, the Police said Tijani was being escorted to locate one of his alleged accomplices along the Nakore Road when he suddenly complained of a severe headache.
The statement said, “As a precautionary measure, the Police immediately abandoned their mission and transported him to the nearest health facility, the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Hospital, Wa, for medical attention.”
According to the Police, Tijani was admitted at approximately 1:00 p.m. but was “unfortunately pronounced dead at about 4:37pm after efforts by the medical authorities.”
His body has since been deposited at the Upper West Regional Hospital Morgue for preservation and autopsy.
The Upper West Regional Police Command said it has conveyed the news and extended the condolences of the Inspector General of Police to the Wechau Naa and the immediate family through a three-member delegation from the Paramount Chief.
The Regional Police Commander, DCOP Francis Yiribaare, reportedly briefed the delegation on the events leading to the suspect’s death and appealed to the people of Wechau “to remain calm, exercise restraint, and allow due process to take its course.”
He also assured them of the Ghana Police Service’s commitment to a transparent and thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.
The Police said an investigation has already been initiated by the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB).
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