The Ghana Police Service has arrested a 39-year-old man in connection with the murder of University of Cape Coast (UCC) student, Innocentia Atsufui Avinu.
The suspect, identified as Michael Mensah, was apprehended by the Inspector-General of Police’s Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team on Monday, June 15, 2026, at about 7:15 p.m. at the Pedu Lorry Station in Cape Coast following what police described as sustained intelligence-led operations.
According to a statement issued by the Police Service on Tuesday June 16, 2026, preliminary investigations indicate that on June 11, 2026, at about 6:48 p.m., the suspect, who claims to be a teacher but also works as a driver, picked up the deceased from Ayensu Plaza within the UCC hostel enclave.
Police said the suspect subsequently transported Avinu to Hutchland Beach, where she was last seen before her death.
The arrest comes days after reports emerged of the disappearance and subsequent death of the young student, a case that has generated widespread public concern and calls for justice.
The Police Service noted that investigations into the circumstances surrounding the murder are ongoing and assured the public that further updates will be communicated as the case progresses.
Authorities have not yet disclosed the possible motive behind the killing as detectives continue their investigations.
