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Two suspected robbers arrested in Ahafo Region; IGP sends special team after others
The Ahafo Regional Police Command has arrested two people believed to be part of a robbery gang that carried out multiple attacks at Nkasiem on Tuesday, 2 December 2025.
According to a police statement, the gang attacked a gold buying company, a cocoa buying company, and also tried to break into the vault of the Asutifi Rural Bank.
They also seized two police rifles during the operation.
The suspects were armed with pump action guns and shot a man in the thigh during the attack.
The victim was taken to St. Elizabeth Hospital at Hwidiem, where he was treated and discharged.
Police in a statement said, the arrests were made through an intelligence-led operation. A manhunt is currently underway to find the rest of the suspects.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has deployed a special anti-robbery team from the National Police Headquarters in Accra to support the Ahafo Regional Command in tracking down the remaining gang members.
The police assured the public that all members of the group will be arrested and prosecuted.
By: Jacob Aggrey
A team of Officers from the Asankrangwa Fire Station, led by the Municipal Fire Officer, DOII Frank Asiamah Yankah, conducted fire safety education for students and staff of Manso Amenfi Technical Institute.
The exercise forms part of the station’s ongoing efforts to intensify fire prevention awareness ahead of the festive and harmattan seasons.
Participants were educated on key fire safety practices, including electrical safety, dormitory fire precautions, and kitchen safety for pantry staff.
The team also demonstrated basic firefighting techniques, such as, effective use of extinguishers and fire blanket application.
Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has rejected claims that he is responsible for the continued detention of Wendell Nana Yaw Yeboah.
His response follows public comments by journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni and activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor, who suggested that the minister influenced the case.
In a statement, Dr. Amoakohene described the claims as “inaccurate, misleading, and unfair.”
He said it was important to correct the record so the public is not misinformed.
In a facebook post, Dr. Amoakohene explained that he has no authority to order or influence the detention of any suspect.
He stressed that the matter is being handled by the Ghana Police Service, which operates independently.
According to him, the suspect is not being held in any facility under the Regional Security Council (RECSEC), which he chairs.
He noted that RECSEC does not control police investigations or custodial matters.
The minister said the case began after a petition was filed over allegations made against three State Ministers.
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) started an investigation as required by law, especially because the claims involved possible publication of false news.
Dr. Amoakohene added that there is also a civil defamation suit, which is separate from the police investigation and will continue based on its own legal processes.
Addressing questions about why the suspect remains in custody despite being granted bail of GHS 3,000, the minister said this is a matter for the police.
He emphasised that he has no legal role in setting or enforcing bail conditions.
Dr. Amoakohene criticised attempts to link him personally to the suspect’s detention, saying such comments misrepresent how the legal system works and create unnecessary tension.
He said he has never influenced any officer involved in the case.
The minister noted that the government remains committed to civil liberties and due process.
He encouraged the public and media to seek accurate information and avoid sharing claims that are not based on fact.
He added that his office is open for clarification and dialogue to help strengthen trust in state institutions.
By: Jacob Aggrey
