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Police arrest suspect over Obuase robbery and murder
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Police arrest suspect over Obuase robbery and murder

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with a robbery attack that led to the death of a miner at Asonkore SSNIT Flats Down, a suburb of Obuasi in the Ashanti Region. The suspect, identified as Rahman Adams, popularly known as Wale, was arrested on 18 January 2026 at Pomposo following an intelligence-led operation. The arrest is linked to a residential robbery that occurred on 12 December 2025 at Asonkore. According to police, armed assailants attacked a house in the area, prompting a swift response from officers. Upon arrival, police found the body of a 42-year-old miner inside the residence. Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects gained access to the house by cutting through a burglar-proof window. During the attack, they all...
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Police Arrest Five Over Robbery and Rape Attacks at Juaso
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Police Arrest Five Over Robbery and Rape Attacks at Juaso

The Ghana Police Service has arrested five members of a gang suspected to be behind a series of robbery and rape attacks targeting young females in Juaso and its surrounding areas in the Ashanti South Region. According to police, the suspects allegedly specialised in luring young women—mostly students—into a private vehicle under the guise of offering them a lift, only to rob and sexually assault them. Initial operations led to the arrest of twelve individuals. However, following preliminary investigations, seven were found not to be directly linked to the crimes and were subsequently granted bail. The remaining five suspects have been identified as David Adusah, also known as “Viber,” 19; Samuel Amantor, alias “Road,” 21; Andrew Odei, alias “Salinco,” 21; Sharif Mohammed, alias “Isc...
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Volta Region: Armed men rob Dorima Enterprise at Akatsi, escape with cash  
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Volta Region: Armed men rob Dorima Enterprise at Akatsi, escape with cash  

A group of armed men attacked Dorima Enterprise, a popular drink depot at the Monome-Bypass Junction in Akatsi, making away with an unspecified amount of cash. The suspects, numbering more than seven, reportedly fired warning shots during the attack, assaulted the owner, Madam Doris Ahiable, and forced her to surrender the day’s sales. A worker at the depot, who spoke to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) on condition of anonymity, said the incident occurred on Saturday at about 1840 hours. “One of the attackers approached me, demanding cash and hit me when I delayed. I then saw my co-workers and Mama Dorima running for cover after realising we were under attack,” the worker said. Other workers told the GNA they hid in the warehouse to escape the attack, describing...
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Police probe viral video of American woman alleging kidnapping and robbery by masked officers
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Police probe viral video of American woman alleging kidnapping and robbery by masked officers

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has commenced investigations into a viral video in which an American citizen, identified as Arianna Naomi Mackey, alleges she was kidnapped and robbed by five masked men purported to be police officers on snap-check duty in Accra. In the video, Ms. Mackey claims the men abducted her and took an unspecified amount of money from her. The incident has since sparked widespread public concern both in Ghana and abroad. According to the Police, preliminary inquiries revealed that the video was recorded at a hotel in Accra where Ms. Mackey was lodging with two companions. Investigators confirmed that the trio checked out of the hotel on December 5, 2025. Further checks at the Kotoka International Airport indicated that M...
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Two ‘Agbazo Robbers’ Jailed 17 Years Each After Guilty Plea
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Two ‘Agbazo Robbers’ Jailed 17 Years Each After Guilty Plea

Two men found guilty of a robbery attack in Agbazo, a suburb in Accra, have been sentenced to 17 years imprisonment each by the Amasaman Circuit Court. The convicts, identified as Lawrence Fumato, also known as Rasta, 28, and Daniel Dzoka, alias Alkaline, 20, admitted to attacking and robbing two victims on November 12, 2025. The robbery took place near Golden Exotic Farm, a fast-developing community close to the Golden Exotic Banana Plantation. According to facts presented in court, the accused assaulted the victims using a pair of scissors and made away with several valuables. The stolen items included a Royal 150 motorbike, three mobile phones (Samsung, Tecno Spark 8, and itel keypad phone), an itel keypad device, and GH¢4,000 in cash, among others. A swift police response foll...
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Police Arrest Two Suspects, Recover Stolen Vehicle After Mpatasie Robbery
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Police Arrest Two Suspects, Recover Stolen Vehicle After Mpatasie Robbery

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspects in connection with a robbery and carjacking incident that occurred at Mpatasie near St. Anthony Hospital in the Ashanti Region. The suspects, identified as Issaka Jamal, aged 30, and Kwadwo Badu, aged 40, were apprehended on November 8, 2025, after a police pursuit along the Ofankor–St. John’s stretch of the Accra–Nsawam Highway. One of the suspects sustained a gunshot wound during the arrest, while the other suffered minor injuries. Both are currently receiving treatment at the Police Hospital in Accra. Preliminary investigations revealed that on November 7, 2025, the suspects and their accomplices attacked two occupants of an unregistered silver Hyundai Tucson (DV-5357-Z) at Mpatasie. ...
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Police Arrest Two Suspects in Connection with Robbery and Murder at Tweapease-Aboo
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Police Arrest Two Suspects in Connection with Robbery and Murder at Tweapease-Aboo

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has apprehended two individuals believed to be connected to a recent robbery and the tragic murder of a 20-year-old man, identified as Kofi Mensah, at Tweapease-Aboo in the Ashanti Region. According to preliminary police reports, the suspects were arrested following an intensive intelligence-led operation conducted by officers in the area. The incident, which occurred earlier this week, involved a violent robbery that resulted in the untimely death of the victim. The Regional Police Command confirmed that the suspects are currently in custody and assisting with ongoing investigations. Authorities have assured the public that every effort is being made to bring all persons involved in the crime to justice. “The Police remain committed to en...
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Tema Police Secure 15-Year Jail Term for Two Men in Rape and Robbery Case
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Tema Police Secure 15-Year Jail Term for Two Men in Rape and Robbery Case

The Tema Regional Police Command has secured the conviction of two men who attacked, raped, and robbed a young woman along the Apollonia–Afienya road late last month. The disturbing incident happened on September 27, 2025, at Okushibli, when a 19-year-old hairdresser hired a motor rider, Nicholas Tetteh, to take her to Afienya. Police say the rider conspired with two accomplices, including Joseph Tetteh, to assault the victim. On the way, she was dragged into a nearby bush, where two of the men allegedly raped her before taking off with her iPhone XR and handbag containing GHC 150. The traumatized victim later reported the case to the Zenu-Atadeka Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU). Officers quickly launched investigations, issued her a medical form for treatment, ...
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One Suspect Arrested in Mpohor Gold Shop Robbery, Police Hunt for Accomplices
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One Suspect Arrested in Mpohor Gold Shop Robbery, Police Hunt for Accomplices

The Western Regional Police Command has arrested one suspect in connection with a violent robbery incident at a gold buying shop in the Mpohor District on Saturday, August 16, 2025. According to police, a gang of armed men stormed the gold shop and made away with an unspecified amount of money after injuring one person during the attack. The injured victim is said to be responding positively to treatment. In a statement signed by Superintendent Olivia Adiku, Head of Public Affairs for the Western Regional Command, the police confirmed that one suspect is currently in custody and assisting investigators. Meanwhile, a manhunt has been launched to track down the remaining suspects who are on the run. The police have assured the public of their commitment to bringing all perpetrators ...
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Two arrested over alleged attempted robbery  
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Two arrested over alleged attempted robbery  

The Special Unit of the Ghana Police Service has arrested two employees of a company at North Kaneshie, Accra, for allegedly conspiring to rob the firm during a scheduled cash transfer.  The suspects, identified as Joseph Danso, alias Nana Yaw, and Fauzan Alhassan, were apprehended on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, while trailing a dispatch rider conveying company funds to a bank at Abossey Okai.  A police statement indicated that intelligence gathered revealed a plot involving the two suspects and their alleged accomplices, identified as Frankie and Asante, to rob the company during the cash movement.  “Surveillance mounted by the Special Support Unit led to the arrest of the two suspects in the act,” the statement said.  During interrogation, the suspects reportedly confess...
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