The Ghana Police Service has initiated a formal investigation into the suspected murder of a forty five year old male security guard at a construction project in East Legon. According to a GhanaWeb report confirmed by local law enforcement officers on site the victim was discovered lifeless on the morning of Tuesday October 22 2024. Preliminary observations by first responders suggests the victim sustained blunt force trauma while on duty during the overnight shift.
Officers from the East Legon District Police Command arrived at the scene shortly after the discovery to secure the perimeter. A report by Citi Newsroom indicates that forensic experts have collected physical evidence from the construction site to assist in identifying potential assailants. The body of the deceased has since been transported to the police hospital morgue for an autopsy to determine the precise cause of death per standard investigative protocols.
While the identity of the security guard has not been officially released to the public the Daily Guide Network reports that the victim was employed by a private security firm. Investigators are currently questioning fellow employees and residents in the immediate vicinity to establish a timeline of events. No arrests have been made at this stage and no weapons were recovered from the immediate area according to preliminary police briefings.
The Greater Accra Regional Police Command has urged members of the public who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the East Legon area on Monday night or Tuesday morning to provide information. A statement from the Ghana Police Service emphasized that all leads are being pursued to ensure those responsible are brought to justice. Security around construction sites in the enclave has been heightened following the incident as reported by various local news outlets.