A nephew to 50-year-old man, Kwao Tetteh, who was murdered at Zutsokpo, a village near Prampram in the Greater Accra region has been arrested.
The suspect, Ali Kofi Serwornu, was picked up by the police in connection with his uncle, Kwao Tetteh; wife, Delali Tetteh and their three-year-old child were allegedly shot and burnt to death Saturday evening.
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Reports suggest the family of three had gone to fetch water when they were ambushed and killed.
Their Nissan Pickup with registration number, GW 8970-V was set ablaze in the process.
Adom News’ Isabella Gidiglo who was at the crime scene reported that the family of the deceased are shocked at the arrest of Serwornu.
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She said the police suspect the killings may have been as a result of a protracted land dispute in the area.
The news of the family’s murder, according to Isabella, has put residents in Zutsokpo, Tsopoli and Prampram in fear.
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Meanwhile, brother of the deceased, Teye Kutey Serwornu Apenteng, has appealed to the police to ensure justice is served.
Source: Ghana|Adomonline.com|Adwoa Gyasiwaa Agyeman