Samuel Amoah, also known by the alias “Biggie”, has been arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, following a year-long manhunt. He has confessed to the brutal triple homicide that claimed the life of his partner and two of her children at their residence in Kasoa’s Tuba Net-Link Estates. 

The killings occurred on May 19, 2024, when the police responded to a distress call at a house in Net-Link Estates. Upon arrival, officers found the body of 39-year-old Alberta Hagan and two of her children in their bedroom. A third child was discovered alive but with severe injuries—deep head wounds and bleeding from the ear. A five-month-old baby was found unharmed on a sofa in the living room. The injured child was rushed to hospital for emergency treatment, while the deceased were taken to the Police Hospital morgue for an autopsy. 

Post-mortem results confirmed that the deceased died as a result of severe head injuries caused by assault. 

Police investigations revealed that Amoah had been romantically involved with Ms. Hagan and that their relationship had broken down over financial disputes. According to statements from law enforcement, the conflict escalated into violence. In a fit of rage, Amoah allegedly attacked Ms. Hagan and the two children who witnessed the assault. 

After the killings, Samuel Amoah fled the scene. He remained at large for over a year despite efforts by the police to trace him.  On September 17, 2025, intelligence‐led operations culminated in his arrest at Suhum, which is in the Eastern Region of Ghana. 

During interrogation, he reportedly confessed to the murders and expressed remorse for his actions. He is now assisting the police with further investigations. Legal proceedings are expected to follow soon, with multiple charges—including murder—pending. 

The CID, through its Director-General, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, has assured the public that the case is being handled with “urgency and professionalism” to ensure justice is served for the victims and their families. 

Implications and Questions

This case raises serious questions about domestic violence, dispute resolution, and child protection. Some of the pressing issues include:

• Early intervention: Financial disputes and relationship breakdowns are common stressors. It is vital for social services, community leaders, and counseling avenues to be accessible and trusted, so that disputes do not escalate into violence.
• Protection for children: That two children witnessed the violence—and one survived with injuries—points to the traumatic impact on minors. Adequate legal protection, psychological support, and access to safe spaces are critical.
• Effectiveness of investigation and law enforcement: It took more than a year to apprehend Amoah. While intelligence-led operations eventually succeeded, the delay suggests potential gaps in investigative capacity, informant networks, or community cooperation.
• Justice and accountability: The public will expect that once in court, the case is prosecuted thoroughly, that evidence is preserved, and that those responsible face appropriate penalties under Ghanaian law.