The body of Nkemujika Uzorchuku Eze was discovered in his bedroom on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in Sanzirigu, a suburb of Tamale. The police said the 36-year-old had a deep cut wound to his forehead and a towel stuffed into his mouth.

Officers responding to the scene found the bedroom had been ransacked. Investigators recovered a wooden pestle believed to have been used in the attack, along with other items for forensic examination. The body was conveyed to the Tamale Teaching Hospital, where a medical officer confirmed the victim was dead. It has since been deposited at the hospital mortuary pending an autopsy.

The suspects, Daniel Victor Eze and David Oko Ewa, were arrested at Tatale on the Ghana-Togo border following intelligence-led operations. According to the police, the suspects were arrested while allegedly attempting to cross into neighboring Togo. Both suspects allegedly admitted during interrogation that they conspired to kill the deceased following a dispute over proceeds from alleged internet fraud activities.

A search conducted after their arrest led to the recovery of several items believed to have been stolen from the deceased's room. These include mobile phones, laptops, a tablet, jewelry, wristwatches, clothing, and personal documents, all of which have been retained as exhibits.

The suspects remain in police custody and are expected to appear before a court in Tamale on Monday, July 13, 2026. The Police Command said investigations are ongoing, including forensic examinations and efforts to retrieve relevant CCTV footage. The police appealed to the public to volunteer credible information that could assist with the investigation, assuring that all those found to have played a role in the crime would be brought to justice.

  • Preliminary investigations revealed that the deceased shared a three-bedroom apartment with his wife, Peace Uzorchuku, the two suspects, and another Nigerian national, identified as Godwin Nwafor.
  • The police said the suspects were arrested with several items believed to have been stolen from the deceased's room, including mobile phones, laptops, a tablet, jewelry, wristwatches, clothing, and personal documents.
  • A search conducted at the suspects' residence led to the recovery of several items believed to have been stolen from the deceased's room.
  • The suspects remain in police custody and are expected to appear before a court in Tamale on Monday, July 13, 2026.
  • The police appealed to the public to volunteer credible information that could assist with the investigation.

The Ghanaian police have made a significant arrest in the murder case, but it is unclear what their connection is to Nigeria.

Tamale is a relatively quiet city compared to other major cities in Ghana. The arrest of the two Nigerian nationals is a rare occurrence of a cross-border crime.

The Ghanaian government has been cracking down on internet fraud activities in recent years. Internet fraud is a growing concern in Africa, and several countries have taken steps to combat it.