G/Cop. Micheal Appiah-Kubi of the New Tafo-Akim District Police Command played a key role in uncovering and apprehending Gideon Kojo Asomani Addo, the alleged murderer of his mother, Madam Oforiwaa Mercy in Kyekyewere, Eastern Region, Ghana.

The police officer explained that he became involved when a friend named Kwabena sought assistance to apprehend Gideon for stealing two thousand (2000) cement blocks intended for a building project on Kwabena's land.

During investigations, Gideon confessed to stealing and selling the blocks.

Subsequently, the police questioned him about his mother's disappearance, which had been reported seven months earlier. Gideon admitted to the crime, leading investigators to the crime scene.

The deceased has been identified as Madam Mercy Oforiwaa, a retired staff member of the Roads and Highways Authority.

According to sources, Madam Oforiwaa Mercy went missing around 7 months ago, prompting her family to report her disappearance to the police.

The police officially declared her missing and initiated efforts to locate her, including distributing posters in the town seeking information about her whereabouts.

Following police investigations, it was revealed that Madam Oforiwaa Mercy was killed by her son, identified as Kojo Asomani Addo.

The case is currently under police investigation.