The Criminal Investigations Department at the Cape Coast Regional Police Command, upon police intelligence, has arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of the headteacher of Ansapetu Basic School in the Central Region, Mr Yaw Eyifa Gorman.

The suspect is in custody assisting with investigations.

Mr Yaw Eyifa Gorman, alias Dr Sting, was shot dead at his residence in Cape Coast.

The murder happened around 7:45 pm as Mr Gorman parked his car after returning from a census training workshop on Saturday, 22 May 2021.

Nothing was taken from his residence. 

Neighbours in the area said they thought a tyre had burst after hearing the gunshots but later realised it was a murder incident.

Mr Gorman was hit in the head in his vehicle.

He was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.