A 21-year-old illegal miner, Samwin Larbi, has been remanded into police custody by the Nkawkaw District Court for allegedly murdering a 52-year-old girl, Akua Obiri, at Kwahu Behenase inside the Eastern Region.

Larbi is anticipated to reappear sooner than the courtroom on November 3.

The case has heightened tensions domestically, following a dispute between the sufferer’s family and the Nkawkaw Police Command over an autopsy cost reportedly set at GH¢12,000.

According to the family, they’re unable to pay the entire amount and have provided GH¢2,000 as a substitute.

Nkawkaw District Police Commander, Chief Superintendent Victor Kwakye, has, however, clarified that whereas the family was educated regarding the need for an autopsy, the police did not specify any cost.

Investigations into the incident are ongoing.

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