The police in the Northern Region have apprehended another suspect in the case involving the killing of 26-year-old footballer Yakubu Mohammed Habib.

The suspect, Abdul Majeed, and his accomplice, Abdul Majeed Saeed, were declared wanted by the Ghana Police Service in March 2025, after they went into hiding.

The killing occurred on February 25-26, 2025, in Fou, a suburb in the Sagnarigu Municipality of the Northern Region.

A dispute between Yakubu's brother, Mustapha Muktadel, and a neighbour, Baba Habib, sparked the incident.

According to community members, Baba Habib and his friends assaulted Mustapha Muktadel on February 25 at around 9:00 p.m.

Later that night, Baba Habib called Yakubu's brother, asking to meet him, but he declined.

At around 12:30 a.m. on February 26, Baba Habib returned with a group of about 20 people, leading to a confrontation.

During the altercation, one of the individuals retrieved a pump-action gun from a Mitsubishi Pajero vehicle and began firing shots, hitting Yakubu Mohammed Habib.

The victim was rushed to the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) but died from his injuries at around 4:30 a.m. The police have now arrested multiple suspects in connection with the incident.

The family of the late Yakubu Mohammed Habib had been laying surveillance at the premises of suspect Abdul Majeed Saeed for three months, hoping to apprehend him.

Yesterday, their efforts finally paid off when Abdul Majeed was spotted in the house.

According to Yakubu's brother, Yakubu Ibrahim, they reported to the police as soon as they confirmed Abdul Majeed's presence.

He said that when the police arrived, Abdul Majeed attempted to escape through the back door but was spotted. The police searched the premises, ransacking the place, but couldn't find him initially.

Yakubu Ibrahim explained that the police found signs of recent occupation, including a hanged shirt, a phone on charge, and leftover drinks.

However, Abdul Majeed was nowhere to be found until he was spotted hiding on the ceiling.

"The police searched all the rooms but couldn't find him until he moved into the ceiling," he said.

Mr Ibrahim said Abdul Majeed allegedly had several "juju" items in the room and was holding a small red object, seemingly under the impression that he was invisible. When asked to get down, he lay still, thinking he couldn't be seen.

"However, we eventually pushed him, and he fell to the ground, where he was arrested," he explained

Abdul Majeed sustained some injuries during the arrest and is currently receiving treatment at the Tamale Teaching Hospital, where he is handcuffed.

One of the family members also suffered injuries during the incident.

"I saw him at the TTH. They have handcuffed him. One of our colleagues also sustained injuries," Mr Ibrahim said.