Cape Coast, Ghana — Police have arrested a 39-year-old man, Michael Mensah, in connection with the alleged murder of University of Cape Coast (UCC) student, Innocentia Atsufui Avinu, in a case that has drawn widespread public attention and concern.
According to preliminary police investigations, the suspect was arrested on June 15, 2026, in Cape Coast following an intelligence-led operation. Authorities say the arrest forms part of ongoing efforts to unravel the circumstances surrounding the student’s death.
Investigators allege that Michael Mensah picked up the victim from the Ayensu Plaza area, a location within the UCC hostel vicinity, before taking her to Hutchland Beach in Cape Coast, where she was reportedly last seen alive.
Police further disclosed that the victim was later reported missing after she failed to return home, prompting a search that eventually led to the recovery of her body along the beach area days later.
The suspect is currently in custody and assisting with investigations as law enforcement agencies work to establish the exact sequence of events leading to the incident, as well as any possible motive.
Meanwhile, the tragic development has sparked concern among students and residents of Cape Coast, particularly within the University of Cape Coast community, with growing calls for justice and improved security around student residential zones.
Police have assured the public that a thorough investigation is underway and that further details will be made available as the case progresses.
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