An intelligence-led operation by the Eastern South Regional Police Command has led to the arrest of a 26-year-old Nigerian fugitive, believed to be behind the killing of a woman and her daughter in Nigeria.
The suspect, Victor Benjamin Fejemirokum, was apprehended at a hideout in Akyem Wenchi, a suburb of Akwatia, after police tracked him to a friend’s residence.
Police information said the arrest followed the circulation of a viral video in which Fejemirokum was accused of abducting and murdering an officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and her daughter in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Nigerian authorities had reportedly been pursuing the suspect before he fled to Ghana to evade arrest.
In a statement, the Eastern South Regional Police Public Affairs Officer, DSP David Fianko-Okyere, said officers acted swiftly upon receiving credible intelligence about the suspect’s location.
“The operation was executed without resistance, and the suspect was taken into custody,” DSP Fianko-Okyere confirmed.
He added that arrangements were underway to hand over the suspect to Nigerian authorities for further investigations and prosecution.
DSP Fianko-Okyere urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious individuals or activities in their communities, emphasising that such cooperation is vital in the fight against crime.
“We continue to count on the support of the public to ensure that our communities remain safe. Our operations are ongoing, and we are committed to combating criminal activities across the region,” he said.
The arrest has been hailed as a significant breakthrough in cross-border law enforcement collaboration between Ghanaian and Nigerian security agencies.
GNA
