The Upper West Regional Police Command has launched an investigation into the suspected murder of the 55-year-old security guard, identified as Yahaya Issah, popularly known as Soja.
According to a press release issued by the Public Affairs Unit of the Ghana Police Service in Wa, the incident was reported on Sunday, September 21, 2025, after the deceased was found lying in a supine position with visible head injuries and bloodstains at Wa-Dori.
Police say the body was transported to the Upper West Regional Hospital Mortuary for preservation and an autopsy. Following the examination, the body was released to the family and buried according to Islamic tradition.
A team of crime scene experts from the Regional Command has since visited the area to collect evidence to aid ongoing investigations.
On Monday, September 22, a delegation from the Regional Police Command also visited the deceased’s family in the Dodiyiri community to express condolences and to assure them of a thorough and transparent investigation.
“The Regional Police Command wishes to reaffirm its commitment to ensuring justice and assures the general public that every effort is being made to establish the facts of the matter,” said ACP Peter Kamasa, Deputy Regional Police Commander.
The police are calling on the public to stay calm, remain vigilant, and provide any relevant information that could assist in the investigation.
Anyone with useful information is encouraged to contact the police through official communication channels.
