Police in the Bono Region have arrested a suspect in connection with the brutal killing of two timber concession guards at Mpamso Forest near Nsuhia in the Dormaa Central Municipality.

The incident, which happened on October 26, 2025, involved the murder of two guards working with ADRAS Timber Company and the burning of their vehicle.

In a press statement issued on Tuesday, the Public Affairs Unit of the Ghana Police Service said the arrest followed days of intensive intelligence operations.

“Following Police intelligence, officers arrested suspect Bashiru Kinda, a 45-year-old motor mechanic,” the statement issues and signed by Chief Inspector Thomas Akeelah said.

Police say a search of the suspect’s room led to the recovery of an automatic Bruni model 96 9mm K pistol, loaded with three rounds of 7.65mm ammunition. Officers also found four mobile phones, machetes, talismans, and other amulets believed to have been used by the suspect.

Chief Inspector Akeelah, the Public Relations Officer for the Bono Regional Command, confirmed the arrest and said efforts are ongoing to find others linked to the crime.

 “We are pursuing additional leads to arrest other individuals who may be connected to the killing,” Chief Inspector Akeelah noted.

 “The suspect will soon be arraigned before court as part of our commitment to ensure justice for the victims and their families,” he added.

The police are urged residents to remain calm and assist with credible information that could help in the ongoing investigation.

Sompaonline.com/Derrick Djan