POLICE FOIL ROBBERY ATTEMPT ALONG EJURA–NKORANZA HIGHWAY; ONE SUSPECT DEAD
The Ghana Police Service has successfully foiled a planned robbery attack along the Ejura–Nkoranza Highway following an intelligence-led operation near Mimenaso No. 2 in the Ashanti Region.
According to a police report, the operation took place on 9th April 2026 when a special team moved to a bushy area after receiving intelligence that a six-member armed robbery gang was preparing to ambush and rob unsuspecting commuters along the stretch.
The gang was reportedly led by a suspect identified as Mahamadu Fuseini, also known as “Shaini.”
Exchange of Fire
Upon arrival at the location, the suspects allegedly mistook the officers for potential victims and opened fire. The police team returned fire, resulting in an exchange during which one suspect was fatally injured while the remai...