The Greater Accra Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with an alleged arson incident at Oyarifa Anointed Down in the Greater Accra Region.

In a press statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Inspector Brigitte Babanawo, on December 27, the Police confirmed the arrest of a Canadian national, Jennifer Mae Tomlinson, and her Ghanaian boyfriend, Mohammed Issah, following investigations into the incident.

Confirming the arrests, the Police said, “The Greater Accra Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with a case of causing unlawful damage at Oyarifa Anointed Down in the Greater Accra Region.”

The statement explained that preliminary investigations point to a deliberate act by the suspects, who were tenants occupying the apartment at the time of the incident.

“Preliminary investigations suggest that the suspects, who were tenants occupying the apartment, deliberately set the property ablaze on December 23, completely destroying it without any apparent provocation,” the statement added.

The Police also provided further details on how the suspects were apprehended. “Suspect Mohammed Issah was arrested by the Ayimensah Abokobi Police on the same day the incident occurred, while suspect Jennifer Mae Tomlinson went into hiding and was later arrested from her hideout on December 25,” it stated.

The Command said both suspects are currently in police custody as investigations continue.

“Both suspects are currently in police custody assisting investigations, and they will be put before the court to face charges in accordance with the law,” the statement concluded.