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Police crack down on wanted robbery gang in Ashanti Region; three arrested
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested three suspects believed to be part of a dangerous robbery network that has been terrorising parts of Obuasi in the Ashanti South Regional Police Command
The arrests were made on February 15, 2026 during an intelligence-led operation at Mangoase near Pokukrom, where Police raided several hideouts linked to the gang.
The suspects, identified as Aziz Abubakar, also known as Romeo, Faraway Amari, and Patient Asare, were picked up during the coordinated operation.
Police retrieved a pump action gun with ammunition, machetes, a bayonet, combat boots, one 9mm round, and cash amounting to GH¢20,000.00, suspected to be proceeds from criminal activities.
Investigations have linked two of the suspects to the killing of three persons at Breme near Bechem in the Bono Region in March 2025, while efforts are ongoing to track down other accomplices and recover additional weapons.
The Police have arrested two suspects, including the alleged gang leader, in connection with the robbery attack on the Berekum Chelsea football team that resulted in the death of one of the players.
According to a Police update, the arrests were made after intelligence-led operations by security personnel.
One of the suspects sustained gunshot wounds during an exchange of fire with the police.
He has since been taken to a hospital where he is receiving medical treatment, while the other suspect remains in police custody assisting with investigations.
The Police indicated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang linked to the attack.
They assured the public that more details will be provided as investigations progress.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Brazzaville to attend the investiture ceremony of Denis Sassou N’Guesso.
The ceremony follows the re-election of President Sassou N’Guesso for another five year term as leader of the Republic of the Congo.
President Mahama travelled to Brazzaville shortly after launching his Free Primary Healthcare Programme in Dodowa.
He is expected to return to Accra after the ceremony scheduled for Thursday morning.
By: Jacob Aggrey
