Police in Ghana’s Greater Accra Region have arrested two suspects in connection with an arson incident that destroyed an apartment at Oyarifa Anointed Down, authorities said on Saturday.
The suspects were identified as Jennifer Mae Tomlinson, a Canadian national, and her Ghanaian boyfriend, Mohammed Issah. According to a police press release dated 27 December 2025, the arrests followed investigations into unlawful damage caused at the property earlier this week.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects, who were tenants occupying the apartment, allegedly set the property on fire on 23 December 2025, completely destroying it. Police said the incident occurred without any apparent provocation.
Issah was arrested by officers from the Ayimensah Abokobi Police on the day of the incident, while Tomlinson reportedly went into hiding and was later traced and arrested from her hideout on 25 December 2025.
Both suspects are currently in police custody and are assisting with ongoing investigations, the statement said. Authorities added that the two will be put before a court to face charges in accordance with Ghanaian law.
The police reiterated their commitment to thoroughly investigate cases involving the destruction of property and to ensure that those found responsible are dealt with decisively.
The statement was signed by Chief Inspector Brigitte Babanawo, the Public Relations Officer of the Criminal Investigation Department.