The Ghana Police Service, through the Office of the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has arrested two additional suspects in connection with the robbery of a jewellery shop at Adabraka.
The suspects, identified as Hamza Agerego, also known as Nene Bawku or Lambert, and Alhassan Elliasu, also known as Arab Man, were arrested on Tuesday, 7 January 2026, from their hideouts at Ashaiman following intelligence-led operations.
According to the Police, Hamza Agerego was initially arrested and detained at the Katamanso District Police Headquarters in relation to the robbery. Further intelligence subsequently led officers to Ashaiman, where a special operation resulted in the arrest of Alhassan Elliasu at his hideout.
A search conducted at the premises led to the recovery of several dangerous weapons and other items, including two pump-action guns, forty-three (43) rounds of AK47 ammunition, two hundred and thirty-nine (239) BB cartridges, four bulletproof vests, one black boot, one black face mask, two cutlasses, two Samsung mobile phones, one iPhone 13, a wristwatch, and a CCTV monitor.
Both suspects are currently in police custody and are assisting with ongoing investigations. The Police have indicated that the suspects will be arraigned before court to face the full rigours of the law.
The Ghana Police Service has reaffirmed its commitment to combating armed robbery and other violent crimes, and has encouraged the public to continue supporting security agencies with timely and credible information to help maintain peace and security nationwide.
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