A 57-year-old man and his 47-year-old niece were shot dead at home in Accra, and police are offering a reward for the suspect.George Atuguba, 57, and his niece Irene Atuguba, 47, were shot dead on the morning of Friday 30 October 2026 at NTHC Estate, a housing estate in Sakumono, a district of Greater Accra, the region around Ghana’s capital.
Police say the suspected gunman was still at large as of Saturday 31 October.Ghana is a West African country that many Americans visit, and many Ghanaian families have close ties to the United States.
Anyone with relatives, friends or business in Accra may want to know what happened and how to help.Police have named a principal suspect, Samuel Christopher Osei Anto, and offered a reward of GH¢100,000 (about US$8,600) for information leading to his arrest.
GH¢ is the symbol for the cedi, Ghana’s national currency, which traded at about 11.65 per US dollar on 31 October 2026.
Key Facts
- George Atuguba, 57, and his niece Irene Atuguba, 47, were shot dead in Sakumono, a district of Accra, Ghana.
- Police want suspect Samuel Christopher Osei Anto, and offer a reward of about US$8,600.
- Police allege an unpaid loan of 500,000 cedis (about US$43,000); no court has ruled.
- To help, report to a police station or call Ghana police lines 191 or 18555.
- As of 31 October 2026, 13:00 GMT
What We Know
Officers from the Sakumono District Police Command, the local police unit, responded and found the two bodies. Both were taken to hospital, where they were pronounced dead.
The remains were sent to the Police Hospital Mortuary for preservation and autopsy. The Baatsona Divisional Police Command, the divisional unit handling the inquiry, is investigating the case.
The Accra Regional Police Command, the police unit for the whole Greater Accra region, is seeking the suspect. Police describe their findings as preliminary, so details may change as the investigation continues.
According to police, George Atuguba allegedly borrowed GH¢500,000 (about US$43,000) from Samuel Christopher Osei Anto and failed to repay it. Police say Osei Anto and Beatrice Mumuni, 47, went to the residence that morning to demand payment.
Police said a misunderstanding allegedly ensued, and that Osei Anto allegedly shot both victims. These are allegations from a preliminary police inquiry, not findings of a court.
Police have arrested Mumuni, whom they accuse of leading the principal suspect to the victims’ home. She is a suspect, and she has not been convicted of anything.
Police have declared Osei Anto wanted and offered a reward of GH¢100,000 (about US$8,600) for information leading to his arrest. The public is asked to report to the nearest police station or to call 191 or 18555.
Both Osei Anto and Mumuni are suspects, and no court has ruled on either. Police describe their findings as preliminary.
What Is Not Known
Police have not said what weapon was used in the shooting. It is also not known whether the loan was documented in writing.
Police have not said where Osei Anto is now. No court date has been announced.
It is not known whether Mumuni has been charged with any offence. Until a court hears the case, the account of what happened remains the police version.
The dispute is described here only as the police statement describes it. We have added no detail beyond what police have said, and we will not guess at motives.
What It Means for Travelers and US Readers
The police account describes a dispute over a debt between people who allegedly knew one another. This report does not claim any change to travel advice for Ghana.
Americans with family or business in Accra can follow the police appeal, which is public. The numbers to call are 191 and 18555, or any police station.
Ghana’s police are publicly asking for the community’s help in finding one man. The reward of about US$8,600 is offered for information leading to his arrest.
Our thoughts are with the families of George and Irene Atuguba. Further details will depend on what police and the courts choose to release.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the victims?
George Atuguba, 57, and his niece Irene Atuguba, 47, were shot dead in NTHC Estate, Sakumono, Greater Accra, on the morning of Friday 30 October 2026. Police say the case is under investigation.
Who is the main suspect?
Police named Samuel Christopher Osei Anto as the principal suspect. He is wanted and was at large as of 31 October 2026, and he is innocent until a court rules.
How can the public help police?
Report to the nearest police station or call 191 or 18555. Police are offering a reward of GH¢100,000 (about US$8,600) for information leading to his arrest.
What do police say led to the shooting?
Police allege George Atuguba borrowed GH¢500,000 (about US$43,000) and failed to repay it. They say a misunderstanding followed at his home, and these remain allegations, not court findings.
Sources: Ghana Police Service statement, Sakumono District Police Command
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