GHANA: Police Arrest 5 Suspects Who Killed And Buried 2 American Citizens In Ghana

The United States (U.S.) Embassy in Ghana has reported that two U.S. citizens have been killed and buried in the Eastern Region of Ghana.

"We express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the victims", said a statement from the U.S. Embassy in Accra copied to the Ghana News Agency.

The statement said the Embassy was in contact with family members of the deceased and was providing appropriate consular assistance.

"We have confidence in the rule of law in Ghana, and urge any residents with information regarding this incident to report it to the Ghana Police Service", it added.

However, five suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of the two African Americans within the Akwamu Traditional area. The first two suspects were arrested Thursday, while additional three suspects were apprehended earlier today.

The Embassy in a statement Thursday said it is already in contact with the families of the deceased and will provide the necessary consular assistance to them.

“The U.S. Embassy in Ghana reports with deepest sympathy that two U.S. citizens have been killed in the Eastern Region of Ghana.

“We express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the victims. The U.S. Embassy in Ghana is in contact with family members and is providing appropriate consular assistance. Due to privacy considerations, we have no further comment at this time.

“We have confidence in the rule of law in Ghana, and urge any residents with information regarding this incident to report it to the Ghana Police Service. We refer you to local authorities for details on the investigation,” the statement said.

The Police in Akosombo exhumed the bodies of the two Americans on Wednesday, hours after they had been killed and buried.