INTERPOL Red Notice Awundok Ghana: Murder Suspect Deported From UAE

• Ghana Police announced seven major breakthroughs, including arrests for murder, attempted bank robberies, and gold-related attacks, following intelligence-led operations.
• Abraham Awundok, 32, was arrested for the alleged murder of Dr. Jesse Amuah and his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Amuah Esi, who went missing in April 2026.
• Awundok, an errand boy for the couple, allegedly murdered them, took their belongings, and fled to the UAE before being deported to Ghana on August 30, 2026, via an INTERPOL Red Notice.
• Police foiled an attempted bank robbery in Labone, Accra, resulting in two suspects shot dead, one arrested, and one escaped, disrupting a syndicate that monitored bank customers and planned attacks.
• The bank robbery syndicate, whose leaders were identified as Harrison Chinedu and Dan, was linked to previous robberies in Tema and Achimota, using specific vehicles for their operations.

The issuance of an INTERPOL Red Notice Awundok Ghana was instrumental in extending the reach of Ghanaian law enforcement beyond national borders, enabling the extradition of a suspect from the UAE.

Ghanaian law enforcement officials have announced significant progress in a series of complex criminal investigations, leading to multiple arrests and the disruption of organized crime. Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno informed the media on a Monday that these successes represent seven major breakthroughs achieved through weeks of coordinated, intelligence-led operations nationwide. Special intelligence teams, collaborating with Regional Police Commanders, were instrumental in these efforts, which also resulted in the recovery of weapons, ammunition, vehicles, and other evidence.

Among the key arrests is that of Abraham Awundok, 32, in connection with the alleged murder of Dr. Jesse Amuah and his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Amuah Esi. The couple was reported missing in April 2026, and subsequent investigations confirmed their alleged murder. Searches were conducted at their residence and other locations identified by family members, ultimately leading to the recovery of their remains, which were then transported to the Police Hospital Morgue for preservation and autopsy. Awundok, who had worked as an errand boy for the Amuahs, is accused of murdering them, taking their mobile phones, money, and private vehicle, and subsequently fleeing Ghana for the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The pursuit of Awundok involved international cooperation, with an INTERPOL Red Notice Awundok Ghana being issued to facilitate his apprehension. This critical step led to his deportation from Dubai to Ghana on August 30, 2026, by investigators from the Anti-Armed Robbery Unit and INTERPOL. During interrogation, the suspect allegedly admitted to the murders. Authorities have since recovered the couple’s vehicle, and Awundok remains in police custody, assisting with the ongoing criminal investigation Ghana.

In a separate but equally significant operation, the Ghana Police successfully thwarted an attempted bank robbery in Labone, Accra, last month. This swift intervention by officers from the Office of the Special Operations Assistant to the IGP (SOA) resulted in two suspects being fatally shot, one escaping, and another being arrested. The operation was initiated following intelligence received in April 2026 regarding a suspected bank robbery syndicate that specialized in monitoring bank customers, using master keys to access their vehicles, and in some instances, forcibly breaking into them. This group was also believed to be planning direct attacks on financial institutions.

The SOA was specifically tasked with conducting surveillance on criminal groups operating around banks in the Greater Accra and Tema metropolitan areas. The syndicate was observed operating near banks on June 9 and 11, 2026, utilizing a Toyota Highlander and a Hyundai Tucson. Prior incidents attributed to this Ghana Police bank robbery syndicate include the May 17 robbery of a woman in Agbamaame, Tema Community Two, who lost GH¢50,000 after withdrawing money from a bank. On June 11, the gang allegedly attacked a young man at gunpoint in Achimota after he had made a bank withdrawal of an unspecified amount.

On August 13, the surveillance team received information that the gang had been sighted at a bank on Spintex Road and was moving towards Labone and Cantonments. Police monitored a black Hyundai Tucson with registration number GS 7915-19 and an ash-coloured Toyota Highlander with registration number GS 1434-18. The identified leaders of the gang were Harrison Chinedu and Dan, who were reportedly regularly armed with pistols. The suspects were later located in Labone, strategically positioned between Zenith Bank, GCB Bank, and Ecobank, allegedly monitoring these banks in preparation for an attack, highlighting the pervasive nature of financial crime in Labone Accra.

The successful apprehension of Abraham Awundok underscores the critical role of international cooperation in combating transnational crime. The issuance of an INTERPOL Red Notice Awundok Ghana was instrumental in extending the reach of Ghanaian law enforcement beyond national borders, enabling the extradition of a suspect from the UAE. This demonstrates the effectiveness of global networks in ensuring that individuals accused of serious offenses cannot evade justice by fleeing to other jurisdictions, reinforcing the principles of extradition law Ghana.

These coordinated efforts, from intelligence gathering to active operations, highlight the Ghana Police Service's commitment to enhancing security and public safety. The IGP's announcement reflects a strategic approach to criminal investigation Ghana, combining specialized units and regional commands to tackle diverse forms of crime, including murder, armed robbery, and financial crime. The ability to disrupt a sophisticated bank robbery syndicate and bring a murder suspect to justice through international channels sends a strong message about the capabilities and determination of the country's law enforcement agencies.

Source: Original reporting via GNA