The Ghana Police Service has initiated an investigation into the death of Mr. Eric Johnson, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cossy Hill Hotel (Jirapa Dubai), located in Jirapa in the Upper West Region.
Mr. Johnson was discovered dead on February 11, 2024, in a pool of blood in one of his hotel rooms.
The Regional Crime Scene Management Team has since visited the location of the incident.
In connection with the investigation, one individual has been detained.
The Inspector-General of Police has dispatched a team of investigators and experts, led by the Director-General/CID, to collaborate with the Upper West Regional Police Command. This is to ensure a comprehensive investigation into the incident.
Below is a statement from the police on the issue:
The Ghana Police Service has commenced investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. Eric Johnson, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cossy Hill Hotel at Jirapa in the Upper West Region.
The deceased was found on 11th February 2024 lying in a pool of blood in one of the rooms at the hotel.
The Regional Crime Scene Management Team has visited the scene of the incident.
One person has since been detained to assist the investigation.
The Inspector-General of Police has deployed a team of investigators and experts led by the Director-General/CID to work with the Upper West Regional Police Command to ensure a thorough investigation into the incident.