A/R:Police apprehend armed robbers and drug dealers in a special operation

On Thursday, 8th May 2025, at about 1:00 PM, three armed men, Umar Issah (26), Sherif Mohammed (20), and Abdul Jalelu (19), attacked and robbed two residents in the Kenyasi area. The suspects, operating on three separate motorbikes, forcibly took the victims’ mobile phones and attempted to flee the scene.

 

“Thanks to swift action by the Kenyasi Police Patrol Team, the suspects were apprehended shortly after the incident. During the pursuit, suspect Sherif Mohammed sustained a gunshot wound to the right rib, while the others also suffered various injuries. All three suspects are currently receiving medical treatment under strict police guard at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital”.

The stolen mobile phones and the motorbikes used in the robbery have been retrieved and are being held for evidential purposes as investigations continue.

 

“We commend the vigilance and professionalism of our patrol teams and urge the public to remain cooperative in our shared effort to ensure safety and security in the Ashanti Region”.

                                                               

In a recent development, the Airport District Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old suspect, Adam Mohamed, for his involvement in the illegal trade of narcotic substances.

 

The arrest took place on Saturday, 10th May 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m. during a special police operation conducted at Aboabo No. 1. The operation was aimed at apprehending individuals engaged in narcotics trafficking within the area.

During the search, the police retrieved some illicit items, including 35 packs of 250mg Tramadol,28 packs of 120mg Tramadol,11 packs of 225mg Tramadol, and about 50 empty cartons used for packaging and transporting the drugs.

Additionally, an amount of sixty-six thousand nine hundred and fifty Ghana cedis (GHS 66,950.00) was discovered in the suspect’s room. The cash is believed to be proceeds from the sale of the illicit drugs and has been retrieved for evidential purposes.

The suspect is currently in police custody and assisting with investigations. All exhibits, including the narcotic substances and the cash, have been secured for further investigation and legal proceedings. 

The Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) in the Ashanti Region wishes to inform the public about a recent breakthrough in the fight against armed robbery in the Denchemuoso District.

Following a series of robbery incidents in the area, on 22nd April 2025, PID/Ashanti operatives, acting on credible intelligence, apprehended one Michael Owusu Ansah, alias Baby Last, aged 32.

The suspect had been on the police wanted list since 2016 in connection with a robbery and the murder of Police Officer G/Cpl Frank Essel of SWAT/Ashanti, which occurred at the Open Space Hotel in Denchemuoso on 19th May 2016.

During interrogation, the suspect confessed to engaging in multiple street and residential robberies in Denchemuoso, Atwima-Techiman, Asuoyeboah, and surrounding areas. He also disclosed that his gang operated with knives, pistols, and pump-action guns.

According to the police, their further investigations led to the identification and arrest of his accomplices: Emmanuel Owusu, alias Cassidy, 30 years old, unemployed; Maxwell Gyimah, alias Nana Kwame, 31 years old, unemployed; Sudais Oxford Ntiamoah, alias The Man Sudais; and Rhano Okyere, alias Demon.

These individuals were arrested from their hideouts within Atwima-Techiman and Denchemuoso. However, one suspect, known only as Abedi, remains at large. Efforts are underway to apprehend him and recover the weapons used in the robberies.

All five arrested suspects were arraigned before the Atasomanso Circuit Court on 13th May 2025. They were remanded into police custody and are scheduled to reappear on 4^th June, 2025.

                                                                  

The Regional Police Command reiterated its unwavering commitment to the fight against drug-related crimes and the protection of lives and property.

 

The operation was undertaken in response to the directive of the Interior Minister, Hon. Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, and marks a significant step in reclaiming Thinka Island from the grip of illicit drug activity and criminal elements.

“We commended the efforts of the Regional Operations team and the Drug Law Enforcement Unit for their swift and decisive action. The arrest of 34 suspects and the seizure of various suspected illegal substances demonstrate our resolve to ensure public safety.”

All suspects remain in custody while investigations continue. The retrieved exhibits are being processed for forensic examination, and those found culpable will be duly prosecuted under the law.

The Command assures the general public that similar operations will continue across the region as we work tirelessly to dismantle drug networks and restore peace in our communities.

By Enock Baffoe/uniquenewsgh.com