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Police arrest 12 robbery suspects, three linked to asawase chief murder
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The Ghana Police Service has arrested 12 suspects in connection with a series of robbery cases in the Ashanti Region, with three of them linked to the murder of a Kusasi chief at Asawase in Kumasi.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command, in a statement, explained that the arrests were made through intelligence led operations carried out across the region.
Police named the suspects as Abdalah Alhassan, Jemini Usman also known as Babamu, Aminu Iddrisu also known as 0244, Illiasu Dauda, Majeed Issaka Jibril, Gafaru Ibrahim, Mohammed Mumuni also known as Mama, Tanko Malik also known as Bronze, Mohammed Bawa also known as Mallam, Dramani Musah, Suleman Yasir Arafat also known as Obasanjo, and Ashaidu Sumbieda also known as Eyeshadow.
According to the police, three suspects Jamil Usman also known as Babamu or Guru, Suleman Yasir Arafat and Ashaidu Sumbieda have been directly linked to the killing of the Kusasi chief at Asawase.
The police added that a Toyota Corolla with registration number GC 439 21, believed to have been used by the suspects, has been retrieved.
During the operation, two other suspects, Illiasu Bawa and David Aheto, sustained gunshot wounds and were later pronounced dead.
Police recovered several weapons and ammunition from the suspects. These include two AK 47 rifles, one pump action gun, two pistols, 44 rounds of 32 ammunition and 24 rounds of 9mm ammunition.
The statement noted that one suspect, identified as Illiasu also known as Abodam, is currently on the run. Police say efforts are ongoing to arrest him.
The Ghana Police Service assured the public that it remains committed to fighting crime and maintaining safety, and urged anyone with information on the suspect at large to assist with investigations.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Veteran Nigerian actor and African screen legend, Pete Edochie, has paid a courtesy call on the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, during his visit to Ghana.
Edochie is in Ghana to launch the African Legacy Project, which includes a book, documentary film and an African Youth Mentorship Initiative targeting about 500,000 young people across the continent.
Mr. Gyamfi welcomed the opportunity for GoldBod to support the mentorship initiative, noting that it aligns with the Board’s Special Intervention Programme and its focus on social impact and economic empowerment.
GoldBod’s work is also referenced in Pete Edochie’s new book, which highlights Ghana’s efforts to ensure its gold resources contribute to national development.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned Ghanaians seeking employment in Zambia to be cautious of fraudulent job offers that could expose them to human trafficking and forced involvement in cybercrime.
The warning follows the arrest of six Ghanaians in Lusaka, Zambia, during a joint operation by the Zambia Police Service, the Drug Enforcement Commission and the Department of Immigration on August 23, 2026.
According to the Ministry, the operation targeted a facility suspected of being involved in organised cybercrime activities and led to the arrest of 79 people, including 10 Zambians and 69 foreign nationals.
The Ministry said six of the foreign nationals arrested were Ghanaians.
It explained that reports received by the Ghana High Commission in Lusaka indicated that some of those arrested had been recruited through what appeared to be legitimate employment opportunities, including online data entry jobs.
However, the Ministry said some were allegedly forced into online scam activities after their passports were confiscated by their employers.
It warned that the situation highlights how human trafficking groups are using fake employment opportunities to lure unsuspecting job seekers into illegal activities.
The Ministry has therefore advised Ghanaians travelling to Zambia or seeking employment there to thoroughly verify job offers, recruitment agencies and prospective employers before travelling.
Ghanaians living in Zambia have also been urged to remain vigilant when responding to online job opportunities and maintain regular contact with the Ghana High Commission in Lusaka for consular assistance when necessary.
The Ministry said the government remains committed to protecting the welfare and interests of Ghanaians travelling to or living outside the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
