Elyasah Mahama, the sacked Human Resource (HR) Officer of the Royal Cosy Hills Hotel, is in police custody in connection with the murder of the Chief Executive Officer of the hotel.

Mr. Mahama was reportedly arrested at a hideout in Takoradi and flown to Wa for interrogation.

He was sacked by the CEO, Mr. Eric Johnson, three days before the murder, which occurred on Sunday, February 11, 2024.

After leaving Jirapa, Mr. Mahama was traced to Takoradi and arrested.

His arrest brings the total number of people arrested in connection with the murder to eight.

Background:

Mr. Johnson was found dead in his home, with signs suggesting that the attacker or attackers climbed a ladder over his wall and used a master card to enter his room.

His car was later found abandoned in town.

Seven people had been arrested earlier, and two additional suspects were picked up later.

Five of the suspects were remanded by the Wa Magistrate Court on Thursday, February 15, while two were granted bail.

The Regional Crime Scene Management Team has examined the incident site, and Mr. Mahama is expected to appear in court tomorrow alongside the other suspects.