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Ahmed's murder: Six granted bail after arrest

By Mutala Yakubu
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Ahmed's murder: Six granted bail after arrest
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Some six persons have been granted bail after they were arrested in connection with the murder of investigative journalist Ahmed Hussien-Suale.


This was made known by the Director-General in charge of Public Affairs at the Ghana Police Service, ACP David Eklu who disclosed this at an engagement with journalists in Kumasi, assured that the police is working hard to arrest the perpetrators.

The six will report to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) headquarters for further questioning.

“Eyewitnesses have been interviewed and as I speak now, six suspects have been arrested, questioned and are currently on bail. In addition to that, three other persons that we believe have information relating to the murder have been questioned and have been given statement forms. We are working around the clock to get those criminals to face the full rigors of the law.”

The Police also disclosed former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kwesi Nyantakyi, Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong and Investigative journalist, Anas Arimeyaw Anas have also provided statements in connection with the case.

Ahmed Hussien-Suale an investigative journalist with Tiger Eye PI was shot three times by unknown assailants at Madina in January 2019.

He has since been buried in line with Islamic customs.

The Ghana Police Service says investigation to unveil the killers of murder is still ongoing.

Read also: Ahmed's murder: We have presented significant evidence to police - Lawyer of Tiger Eye PI

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