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Three teenagers have been arrested in connection with the death by burning of a Navy officer in Bakado, near Sekondi, 3news.com reports
LS Okyere Boateng, the victim, died on Friday at the 37 Military Hospital, where he was being treated for severe burns sustained in the attack on Wednesday, December 22.
According to DSP Olivia Ewurabena Adiku of the Western Regional Police Command, who confirmed the arrest to Connect FM’s Nhyiraba Paa Kwesi Simpson, the suspects, all students aged 17 and 18, have confessed to the heinous crime.
According to the police, the suspects claimed they wanted to steal the officer’s car, which he was using for online services, but he refused, prompting their action.
According to the police, they will be arraigned in court on Wednesday, December 29.