Four key members of carjacking syndicate arrested in Ashanti Region
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested four key members of a suspected carjacking syndicate linked to the robbery and murder of Mr. Andrews Amankwah at Ohwim-Amanfrom in Kumasi on 10 February 2026.
The arrests followed a directive by the Inspector-General of Police for a coordinated intelligence-led operation involving the Regional Police Intelligence Directorate, the Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team, and the CID Anti-Armed Robbery Unit.
Between 18 and 22 February 2026, the suspects were picked up in separate operations across Kumasi. They have been identified as:
Akwasi Manu (47) – arrested for unlawful possession of the deceased victim’s Samsung mobile phone, a development that provided a major breakthrough in the investigation.
Bashiru Tanko alias “TK” (...