In a major breakthrough for the Ghana Police Service, IGP Christian Tetteh Yohuno confirmed on Sunday, February 22, 2026, that the primary suspects behind the brutal murder of Mr. Andrew, the father-in-law of NDC National Communications Officer Sammy Gyamfi, have been apprehended.
The operation, which targeted a violent robbery cell known as the Duku Syndicate (also linked to the Ohwim robbery), led to the arrest of four suspects and the neutralizing of the gang's leader during a shootout in the Ashanti Region.
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| Sammy Gyamfi & IGP Christian Tetteh Yohuno |
The Fatal Attack in Kumasi
The tragic incident occurred in mid-February 2026, when armed robbers attacked Mr. Andrew's residence in an upscale part of Kumasi.
The Incident: During a violent armed robbery attempt, Mr. Andrew was reportedly shot after resisting the attackers. He was rushed to the hospital but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries on Thursday, February 19.
High-Level Investigation: Due to the profile of the victim and the brutality of the crime, the IGP personally directed the Intelligence Directorate to lead a specialized manhunt for the perpetrators.
Dismantling the Duku Syndicate
The police operation was not just about one murder; it successfully dismantled a syndicate responsible for a wave of high-end carjackings and home invasions across the Ashanti and Bono regions.
The Takedown: Acting on forensic evidence and local intelligence, tactical teams tracked the suspects to a hideout.
Casualties: During the confrontation, the suspected gang leader (identified by his alias "Duku") opened fire on the officers and was killed in the exchange.
Arrests & Recovery: Four other core members of the syndicate were arrested. Police recovered illegal firearms, several boxes of ammunition, and a stolen vehicle linked to another robbery in Labone, Accra.
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