Lance Corporal kills 3, commits suicide in Tema

The Tema Regional Police Command has started investigations into the murder of three persons and alleged suicide involving a police Lance Corporal with the RDF unit in Tema, Monday.

Greater Accra Region police spokesperson ASP Juliana Obeng confirmed the incident to Myjoyonline.com but will give no further details, not even the identity of the Lance Corporal.

The deceased persons included children, she indicated. Myjoyonline.com is learning the deceased persons belong to the same family.

The motive for the murder and suicide is yet to be ascertained.  ASP Juliana Obeng said the police have begun investigations into the possible case of homicide and will provide details in due course.

Unconfirmed reports suggest the Lance Corporal booked a rifle in the office only to commit the gory act.

Myjoyonline has learnt one of  the deceased persons was the mother in law of the police man.

She was bathing for her grandchildren when the Lance Corporal shot at her and the baby she was bathing.

Source: myjoyonline.com