The Eastern Regional Police Command has arrested five suspects in connection with the alleged murder of a civilian employee at Burma Camp, Kwadwo Yeboah, who was reported missing at Ahyia Yeboah, near Sokode-Juaso in the Abuakwa North Municipality.
The police have also launched a manhunt for another suspect who remains at large in relation to the incident.
Mr. Yeboah was last seen on November 16, 2025, after he travelled to Foforfo to retrieve a mobile phone.
His disappearance prompted several days of searching until a community rescue team found his body in the Bediasi River on November 25, 2025.
The shocking discovery incited anger among the residents, resulting in the burning of three houses before officers from the Ghana National Fire Service intervened to restore order.
Subsequently, the police deployed a pathologist to assist in the professional retrieval and examination of the remains.
Upon evaluation, the pathologist confirmed that the body had been extensively dismembered, with some parts already in an advanced state of decomposition.
Due to the condition of the remains, authorities released the body to the family for immediate burial in accordance with public health and safety protocols.
Meanwhile, the Eastern Regional Police Command has stated that investigations are ongoing to determine the full circumstances surrounding the murder and to ensure that all individuals involved are brought to justice.
Some community members who spoke to the media have urged the police to expedite their investigations and hold the perpetrators accountable.