Anthony Acquah is currently behind bars for the murder of his 17-year-old sibling, Francis Mensah, at Manpong-Pepease, a suburb of Sekondi, on August 16, 2025.

He was apprehended on August 20 by the Police in the Kwesiminstim District of the Western Region at his hideout at Kojokrom based on tangible intelligence.

Per a statement by the Police, preliminary investigations disclosed that Anthony had a misunderstanding with his younger brother on August 16. The misunderstanding that occurred in the evening escalated, leading to Francis being stabbed by Anthony.

Anthony, after the incident, is said to have gone into hiding but was later found out by the police. He is currently in Police custody aiding with investigations.

What the law says about murder

A person who commits murder is liable to suffer death, per the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).

A person who intentionally causes the death of another person by an unlawful harm commits murder, unless the murder is reduced to manslaughter by reason of an extreme provocation, or any other matter of partial excuse.

A person who attempts to commit murder commits a first-degree felony. A person who, being under sentence of imprisonment for three years or more, attempts to commit murder is liable to suffer death.

A person who commits genocide is liable on conviction to be sentenced to death. A person commits genocide where, with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, any national, ethical, racial or religious group, that person(a) kills members of the group;(b) causes serious bodily or mental harm to members of the group;(c) deliberately inflicts on the group conditions of life calculated to bring its physical destructionin whole or in part;(d) imposes measures intended to prevent births within the group;Genocide(1) A person who commits genocide is liable on conviction to be sentenced to death.(2) A person commits genocide where, with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, any national,ethical, racial or religious group, that person(a) kills members of the group;(b) causes serious bodily or mental harm to members of the group;(c) deliberately inflicts on the group conditions of life calculated to bring its physical destructionin whole or in part;(e) imposes measures intended to prevent births within the group;

A person who commits manslaughter commits a first degree felony. A person who causes the death of another person by an unlawful harm commits manslaughter, but if the harm causing the death is caused by negligence that person has not committed manslaughter unless the negligence amount to a reckless disregard for human life.

In recent times, one of the most intriguing murder cases that has rocked the country involves Immigration Officer Stephen King Amoah.

The Adabraka District Court on Friday, August 8, remanded the prime suspect in the murder of Stephen King Amoah into police custody for two weeks.

The court will continue hearing the case today, August 22.

Earlier this month, the Ghana Police rearrested the prime suspect in the gruesome murder of immigration officer Stephen King Amoah, also known as Nana Kofi.

This followed the discovery of weapons believed to have been used in the murder of Immigration Officer Stephen Amoah.

During a press briefing on Monday, August 4, the Director-General of the CID, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, revealed that bloodstains were found in the living room, on a burnt, blood-soaked carpet, and on a fufu pestle suspected to have been used in the murder by the suspect.

According to the Police, the forensic investigation conducted on Thursday, July 24, also exposed freshly sprayed walls, hinting at an attempted cleanup by the suspect.

"The Kwabenya Teshie Police visited the suspect's residence, and the forensic inspection revealed the following bloodstains in the living room and evidence of attempted cleanup, freshly sprayed walls, and an empty can of spray paint. A search of a secondary crime scene near the GBC satellite area also uncovered a burnt woolen carpet and partially burnt camouflage fabric."

"These items were photographed, retrieved and photocopied for forensic analysis. On 24th July, the police received a warrant to search a particular room in the suspect's house. A search in the room revealed more bloodstains, which were photographed and samples collected for forensic analysis. A further search in the bushes about 100 metres from the suspect's house also led to the retrieval of the..." the Police said.

The Service has noted that in the coming days, undertake a DNA exercise on the bloodstains with samples from the deceased mother and son, aiding with the process.

"I wish to say that the initial blood sample collected was positive for human blood. To aid the investigations, the deceased mother and son has provided sample for DNA profiling. In the face of these pieces of evidence the suspect who was initially charged with kidnapping has since been rearrested and formally charged with murder. He is currently on remand following his appearance with the Adabraka District Court and is scheduled to reappear on 8th August 2025.

"A special operation is currently underway to identify and arrest his accomplices and we are following other vital leads to gather all necessary evidence against the suspect and his accomplices. The Ghana Police Service wishes to assure the public that the investigations is ongoing and every effort is being made to ensure that all the perpetrators are prosecuted," she added.

The suspect is scheduled to appear in court on August 8th. The lifeless body of the immigration officer was discovered in a drainage system near GBC Satellite, opposite Comet Estate, Accra, on Wednesday, July 9.

The deceased is said to have gone missing five days (since July 3) before his tragic death. This was contained in a press statement by the Ghana Police Service on Thursday, July 10.

Providing more details about the tragic incident, the police noted that the murderer(s) of the 38-year-old also set his body on fire.

The deceased’s remains have been conveyed to the Police Hospital morgue after the relatives positively identified the body as Stephen.

The police have disclosed that their preliminary investigations indicate the deceased had gone to meet his debtor, one Bright Aweh, who had promised to pay the outstanding debt owed on Thursday, July 3, in the evening.

The victim never returned home that night, and his phone remained switched off throughout, raising concerns among family and friends who later reported him missing.

"Investigations revealed that on 3rd July 2025, at about 8:00 p.m., the deceased left his residence at Ashongman Estate after receiving WhatsApp images of cash bundles from one Bright Aweh, who requested to meet him at a spot at Ashongman Estate to settle an outstanding amount.

"According to the complainant, the deceased never returned home that night, and his phone remained switched off thereafter," the police said.

After the deceased’s family filed a complaint at the police station, Bright Aweh was arrested to assist with the investigation.

He admitted that he met with the deceased and alleged that he gave a cash of GHS500,000 to the deceased, instructing him "to use part of the money to pay off some debts and hold the remaining amount for later collection."

But the police in their statement noted that "the suspect could not clearly explain the source of the funds and gave conflicting statements.”

Meanwhile, the police have pledged to get to the bottom of the case and ensure justice is served to the perpetrators.

"The Regional Police Command strongly condemns such violent and criminal acts and assures the public that it is working diligently to uncover the full circumstances surrounding this incident and bring all responsible persons to justice," it added.

The police have also called on anyone with information relevant to the case to contact the nearest police station or call the police emergency numbers 18555 or 192.