Police arrest five suspected robbers over murder and street robberies in Kumasi

The Ashanti Regional Police Command says it has arrested five suspected robbers in two separate intelligence-led operations within the Kumasi Metropolis.

According to the Police, two of the suspects were arrested in connection with the robbery and murder of a 28-year-old woman, Silver Ngozi, at Asokore Mampong on December 6, 2025, around 5:00 pm.

The Police explained that following investigations, a joint team from the Regional Police Headquarters and the Anti-Robbery Unit arrested the two suspects on December 12, 2025, at about 9:00 pm at their hideout in Aboabo, Kumasi.

The suspects, Police said, are Farouk Iddris, a 20-year-old motorbike mechanic and rider, and Salim Mohammed, a 19-year-old motorbike mechanic and rickshaw rider.

Police indicated that preliminary investigations show the suspects robbed the victim, during which one of them allegedly stabbed her, leading to her death.

A search conducted in the room of Farouk Iddris, the Police said, led to the retrieval of knives, a machete, and other offensive weapons. An iPhone 11 Pro believed to belong to the deceased was also recovered.

The Police added that both suspects are currently in custody assisting with investigations and will be put before court.

In a related development, the Police said three other suspects were arrested in connection with a series of street robberies within Asokore Mampong, KNUST, Kanyase, Bosore, Duase, Antoa, Mayanka, Ayeduase, and nearby areas.

The Police identified the suspects as Abdul Fatawu, also known as “UN,” aged 22; Philip Nyarko, also known as “Kawawa,” aged 24; and Samak Hadi, also known as “Toronto,” aged 21.

According to the Police, items retrieved from their hideouts at Aboabo include 59 iPhones, six Android phones, four tablets, and five laptops.

The Police said all three suspects have confessed to the offences in their caution statements and are currently assisting with investigations.

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has appealed to members of the public who may have been victims of these robberies to report to the Police to help with investigations.

The Police assured the public that all suspects will be arraigned before court as investigations continue.

By: Jacob Aggrey