Crime & Punishment of Tuesday, 23 October 2012

Source: GNA

Tema Police mount search for murder suspect

The Tema Community one District Police has mounted a search for a suspect, Clifford Dziwornu Agblezah who allegedly shot and killed a 30-year-old Arim Issah at the Vienna City Night Club at Tema Community eight.

Agblezah, who is believed to be in his early 40s, is stout in body built, dark in complexion and about 5.9 feet tall.

Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Reynolds Manteaw, Tema Community One District Crime Officer told the Ghana News Agency on Tuesday that the incident occurred on Monday dawn at about 01:50 hours.

DSP Manteaw indicated that the deceased who went to the night club to have fun, came out and was standing in front of the club when Agblezah who was driving an unregistered saloon car drove into the premises.

He said Agblezah came out of the car and gave a warning shot after somebody banged on his vehicle.

The deceased approached and inquired from Agblezah what the problem was after he (suspect) has returned to his car after giving the warning shot.

The Crime Officer said Issah who turned to leave the scene was shot in the head by Agblezah who drove off after the incident.

The body of Issah, who died instantly, had been deposited at the Police Hospital mortuary whilst investigations continue.

DSP Manteaw appealed to the general public to volunteer information to the police that can lead to the arrest of Agblezah.