The Ghana Police Service has announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with the murder of Dr. Christopher Adu Boahen, the son of the late New Patriotic Party stalwart Professor Albert Adu Boahen.
Dr. Adu Boahen was reported dead on Tuesday, March 19, after armed robbers invaded his home, leading to his tragic death.
In a press statement dated March 19, the police revealed that they were called to the deceased’s home following a complaint reporting his suspicious death.
“A team of Police investigators and crime scene experts immediately visited the scene to commence investigation leading to the arrest of the suspect,” parts of the statement read.
Dr Christopher Adu Boahen’s death went viral on Tuesday after the 1995 Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) alumni group announced it on a Facebook post.
As the investigation progresses, the suspect, Mark Forson, will be held in police custody and subsequently presented before the court, they added.
The news of Dr. Christopher Adu Boahen’s death spread rapidly on Tuesday after it was announced by the 1995 Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) alumni group in a Facebook post.
“Sad to announce the untimely passing of our classmate, Christopher. Wicked persons entered his home, ransacked the place, and robbed him of his life. His home, at East Legon, has been barricaded by the police and declared a crime scene.
“May the soul of our brother find rest in the Lord. Bad news for a Monday morning but let’s keep our spirits up and look forward to a great week,” the post read.
Dr. Adu Boahen was the son of Prof. Albert Adu Boahen and the brother of Charles Adu Boahen, who resigned from his position in November 2022 after serving as a Minister of State at the Finance Ministry.
Prof. Albert also ran for president in the first elections held in Ghana after the country’s return to democracy under the Fourth Republic, contesting under the ticket of the New Patriotic Party.
