Obuasi Murder: Police Arrest ‘Gang Leader’
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man believed to be the leader of a gang allegedly responsible for the gruesome murder of Abdul Jabal Suleman at Obuasi in the Ashanti Region.
The suspect, identified as Seidu Masawudu, alias Marshall, was picked up at Soe in Bongo, near Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region, following an intelligence-led operation by the police.
His 22-year-old girlfriend was also arrested at Tweapease, near Obuasi, for questioning in connection with the incident.
According to the police, Marshall was wanted over the murder of Abdul Jabal Suleman, which occurred in the early hours of July 9, 2026, at Abompe New Site, a suburb of Obuasi.
A statement signed by the Ashanti South Regional Police Commander, DCOP Joseph Hammond Nyaaba, indicated that the deceased was attacked around 2:20am by a group of young men armed with guns and cutlasses.
The victim, who sustained severe injuries during the attack, was rushed to the AngloGold Ashanti Hospital for medical attention but was pronounced dead by a medical officer on duty.
Police investigations reportedly led to information that the suspect had fled to Bongo, prompting officers to track him down and arrest him at his hideout on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
During interrogation, the police said Marshall admitted involvement in the killing and mentioned eight other persons he described as his accomplices.
They were named as Happy Bowman, alias O’Boy; Mallam Karim; Malik; Balanga; Basit; Nazir; Nuhu; and Jedus, alias Baron.
The suspect is alleged to have told investigators that the attack was linked to a gang rivalry.
The police have since launched a manhunt for the remaining suspects, assuring residents that all persons connected to the murder would be brought before court.
Meanwhile, Marshall is expected to appear before court after the completion of police procedures.
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has also warned the public against sharing a video circulating on social media showing a man being assaulted, stressing that the footage is unrelated to the Obuasi murder case currently under investigation.
