Four arrested over fatal shooting of mobile money vendor in Aflao

The Volta Regional Police Command has arrested four individuals suspected of involvement in the fatal shooting of a mobile money (MoMo) vendor in Aflao on April 28, 2025.

The suspects, identified as Michael Sewornu (34), Korku Agboada (43), Atsu Agbagla (36), and Utsuku Onyeso (22), a Nigerian national, were picked up during a coordinated intelligence operation on May 10, 2025.

In a press statement released by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Felix Danku, Public Relations Officer for the Command, it was revealed that the arrests were the result of a joint effort involving the Police Intelligence Unit, the SWAT Unit, the Operation Motherland Taskforce, and the local community watchdog group, ‘ACTION NOW’.

Details of the Attack

The incident occurred at Gbagblakope, near the Diamond Cement Factory in Aflao, around 6:15 PM on April 28. According to police, five masked assailants attacked the victim, Christopher Ahordo, shooting him at close range before fleeing with a bag believed to contain cash proceeds from his business.

Ahordo was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigation and Appeal for Public Support

The four suspects are currently in custody and assisting police with investigations as efforts continue to apprehend any additional perpetrators.

The police used the opportunity to remind the public of the importance of community collaboration in fighting crime. They urged citizens to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities or individuals to authorities promptly.