Suspect in Kandeu Double Murder Probe Dies in Police Custody

Wa West MP Calls for Transparent Probe into Death of Suspect in Police Custody

The Member of Parliament for Wa West, Peter Lanchene Toobu, has called for a transparent and impartial investigation into the death of Abu Tijani, popularly known as “Master One,” who died while in police custody assisting with investigations. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, July 30, Mr Toobu urged residents to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information that could undermine ongoing peace efforts in the area. He described …

Suspect in Kandeu double murder probe dies in police custody

A key suspect in the investigation into the alleged murder of two youths at Kandeu in the Upper West Region has died after falling ill while in police custody shortly after leading investigators to a suspected burial site. The deceased, Abu Tijani, also known as Master One, 35, reportedly confessed to his involvement in the crime and disclosed that the victims’ bodies had been exhumed from an initial burial site at Wechau and reburied across the…

Murder suspect dies in hospital after leading police to alleged burial site

A murder suspect in the Upper West Region who confessed to killing two youths has died in police custody, the Upper West Regional Police Command confirmed.

UWR: Key suspect in murder of youth 'Master One' dies in Police custody

According to a police statement, "Master One" had been on the police wanted list after escaping arrest on May 11, 2026. Police said they had earlier appealed through the Paramount Chief of Wechau and his elders for him to report, but he fled into hiding.