Five individuals are currently in Police custody for the murder of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cossy Hill Hotel at Jirapa in the Upper West Region, Eric Johnson, popularly called Jirapa Dubai.
The deceased was found on 11th February, 2024 lying in a pool of blood in one of the rooms at the hotel, according to reports from the Ghana Police Service.
The Regional Crime Scene Management Team has visited the scene of the incident, and the Inspector-General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare has deployed a team of investigators and experts led by the Director-General/CID to work with the Upper West Regional Police Command to ensure a thorough investigation into the incident.
Upon arrival at the scene, one, Kumbata Kwaku, was detained to assist the investigation. Following the initial arrest, the Police have arrested four others, Dookuuri Fausta, Braimah Kasim, Beyuo Felix and Michael Klugey who are all workers at the Cossy Hill Hotel; bringing the tally to five.
The Police have assured a thorough investigation into the incident.