The suspects—identified as Noah Gblor, John Gblor, and Yohannes Gblor—are believed to be related and residents of the same area.
Nelson Anyinaa was reported missing by his family late last week, prompting a search that tragically ended with the discovery of his mutilated remains buried in a shallow grave in the bush.
Forensic evidence and eyewitness accounts led police to the Gblor brothers, who were arrested in a coordinated operation on Monday evening.
Sources within the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) revealed that the suspects confessed during interrogation that they sold some of Nelson's body parts for GH¢7,000 to unidentified individuals believed to be linked to ritual activity.
Authorities are now pursuing leads to apprehend those buyers.
“This is a heinous crime. No amount of money justifies the taking of a human life,” one CID officer at the Adidome District Police Command said.
“We are working tirelessly to ensure that everyone connected to this brutal act faces the full force of the law.”
Residents of the affected community have expressed deep shock and anger over the crime, with many calling for swift justice and greater security.
“This is not just a murder. This is evil. We are all living in fear now,” one elder said.
The family of the deceased, still reeling from the horror, has appealed to the public to respect their privacy while also urging the authorities to ensure that justice is not delayed.
“Nelson didn’t deserve this. He was just a young man trying to build a life,” his elder sister said tearfully.
The suspects are currently in police custody and are expected to be arraigned before the court later this week.