The Ghana Police Service said Chief involved in alleged murder of a prospective student nurse at Mankessim is still alive and in their custody.

There was a report circulating in the media on Friday, claiming that the chief arrested in connection with the murder of a prospective student-nurse at Mankessim has died.

According to the Police, the chief and his accomplice who were remanded into police custody by the court to reappear on October 4, 2022 are alive and in custody.

The Police therefore urged the Public to treat the report with the contempt that it deserves.

The Chief of Tufuhen of Ekumfi Akwakrom in the Central Region, together with his accomplice a Pastor was picked up at their hideout.

This comes after the Pastor confessed to helping him kidnap, kill, and secretly bury the lady.

The pastor was arrested in Cape Coast and admitted to the crime.

He then led the police to the chief’s residence, where the victim’s body was exhumed.

The victim’s body was reportedly buried nearly three weeks ago. Along with the body, the victim’s bag, shoes, and other possessions were also found at the chief’s house.