The Ghana Police Service has arrested a 39-year-old man, Michael Mensah, in connection with the murder of University of Cape Coast (UCC) student, Innocentia Atsufui Avinu.
According to a statement from the Police, the suspect was apprehended by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP)’s Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team on Sunday, 15th June 2026, at about 7:15 p.m. at the Pedu Lorry Station in Cape Coast following sustained intelligence-led operations.
Preliminary investigations revealed that on 11th June 2026, at about 6:48 p.m., the suspect, who claims to be a teacher by profession but also works as a driver, picked up the deceased from Ayensu Plaza within the University of Cape Coast hostel enclave.
Police investigations indicate that the suspect subsequently took the victim to Hutchland Beach, where she was last seen.
The arrest forms part of ongoing efforts by the Ghana Police Service to uncover the circumstances surrounding the death of the student and ensure that justice is served.
Investigations are ongoing, and the Police have assured the public that any further developments in the case will be communicated in due course.
