The Ghana Police Service has arrested a 39-year-old man in connection with the murder of a University of Cape Coast (UCC) student whose body was discovered at Hutchland Beach in Cape Coast.
The suspect, identified as Michael Mensah, was apprehended on Monday, June 15, 2026, at approximately 7:15 p.m. by the Inspector-General of Police’s Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team at the Pedu Lorry Station following what authorities described as sustained intelligence-led operations.
According to police investigations, Mensah allegedly picked up the deceased, Innocentia Atsufui Avinu, a Level 200 student of UCC, from Ayensu Plaza within the university’s hostel enclave on June 11, 2026, at about 6:48 p.m.
Investigators believe the suspect subsequently transported the student to Hutchland Beach, where she was reportedly last seen alive before her body was later found under circumstances that have shocked the university community and residents of Cape Coast.
Police sources indicate that one of the deceased’s roommates told investigators that Innocentia had informed her she was going out to meet an acquaintance. She reportedly left her room in casual attire but failed to return, raising concerns among friends and family members.
The arrest marks a significant breakthrough in the investigation, which has attracted widespread public attention since the discovery of the student’s body.
Police say the suspect remains in custody and is assisting with investigations as officers work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Ghana Police Service has assured the public that investigations are ongoing and that additional details will be communicated as the case develops.
