The Upper East Regional Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three suspects in connection with the killing of Iddrisu Sumaila and a violent attack on Sambin Halidu, the elected chief of the Tindorunga community under Worinyanga in the Tempane District.
According to the police, a team from the Regional Command on May 26, 2026, supported the district command in tracking down persons linked to the incident.
The suspects arrested have been identified as Majeed Bawumya, 34, Milla Justice, 27, and Majeed Awudu, 20.
Police disclosed that a search conducted at the residence of Majeed Bawumya Agbango, also known as Atan Majeed, led to the retrieval of a BRUNI MOD 92 Cal. 8mmK pistol, several sharp objects, GH¢600.00 in cash, and three mobile phones believed to be connected to the attack.
Background
The police providing further details said preliminary investigations revealed that about a month ago, kingmakers of Worinyanga presented three candidates, including Sambin Halidu, to the Overlord of Bawku, Naba Zugraan Asigri Abugrago Azorka II, for vetting and possible enskinment as chief of Tindorunga.
Police said members of an opposing faction, including suspect Majeed Bawumya Agbango alias Atan Majeed, allegedly objected to the selection of Sambin Halidu and threatened to disrupt the enskinment ceremony scheduled for May 26, 2026.
Investigators further indicated that on May 25, 2026, suspect Alhassan Sabrina and other accomplices currently on the run allegedly met at the residence of Majeed Bawumya Agbango in Worinyanga, where plans were reportedly made to disrupt the ceremony.
The police stated that at about 3:00 AM on May 26, 2026, while Sambin Halidu and his family were preparing for the enskinment ceremony, the suspects, armed with offensive weapons including a pistol, allegedly stormed the house, fired indiscriminately, and set ablaze a Mitsubishi 4×4 vehicle with registration number GE 1115-13.
Several people sustained injuries during the attack, while Iddrisu Sumaila, who suffered gunshot wounds, was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
Following the violent attack, the police launched investigation into the issues leading the arrest of the suspects who are currently in custody assisting with further investigation.
Meanwhile, the Upper East Regional Police Command has assured residents of its commitment to maintaining law and order and urged the public to remain calm and cooperate with ongoing investigations.
By Castro Senyalah
