An Accra Circuit Court has ordered a pastor to be kept in police custody. He is suspected of murdering a member of his church.

The alleged murder happened after a disagreement within the church. Details about the nature of the dispute were not immediately made public.

The Ghana Police Service is investigating the matter. Further information is expected as the investigation proceeds.

The court made its ruling after hearing initial arguments from the prosecution. The pastor has not yet been required to enter a plea.