Kandau murder suspect Abu Tijani dies after arrest, Police Professional Standards Bureau launches investigation

A key suspect in the murder of two youth in Kandau in the Upper West Region has died hours after his arrest, with the Police Professional Standards Bureau (PPSB) investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

The Upper West Regional Police Command said Abu Tijani, alias Master One, 35, died on Saturday, July 25, 2026, after he was arrested as part of investigations into the killing of two youth in Kandau on November 23, 2025.

According to the Police, the suspect, a youth leader of Wechau, had been on the wanted list after allegedly escaping arrest on May 11, 2026, and going into hiding. ...