While Kpodo bolted, the victim raised an alarm but no one came to his aid. The case was later the same day reported to the police, whose investigations led to the arrest of Kpodo at his hideout at Tsokome. The police were able to retrieve the Netherlands passport, assorted bank cards and other documents.
Kpodo is said to have admitted the offence and mentioned one Castro as his accomplice and the one who ordered him to attack the complainant. He however failed to identify his alleged accomplice to the police.