The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested six persons suspected to be members or associates of an organised armed robbery syndicate operating in the region.
The arrests were carried out in August 2026 by the Anti-Armed Robbery Unit in Kumasi following intelligence-led operations aimed at disrupting robbery-related activities in the region.
The suspects have been identified as Philip Nyarko, alias “Kawawa”; Hadi Samed, alias “Toronto”; Issahaku Musah, alias “Isak”; Suraj Mohammed, alias “Baba Nde” also known as “Trouble”; Hadi Abdul Majeed, alias “Panie”; and Foster Owusu Afriyie, alias “Joe Fraizer.”
According to the Police, preliminary investigations have linked the suspects to several reported street robbery incidents in areas including Kaase, Ahinsan Estate, Santasi New Site, Bronikrom and Kwadaso Estate.
Police searches also led to the recovery of two motorcycles, two machetes, knives, an iPhone 13, five keypad mobile phones, a laptop and 33 assorted mobile phones believed to be connected to the alleged criminal activities.
Further investigations resulted in the arrest of Augustine Agyemang Duah, who is suspected of assisting members of the group to unlock mobile phones believed to have been stolen.
The Police said investigations are ongoing to establish the full extent of the suspects’ alleged involvement, identify other persons connected to the syndicate and recover additional stolen property.
The arrested suspects are expected to be processed for court as investigations continue. The Police have also urged members of the public who may have lost mobile phones or other property during robbery incidents to contact the Police to assist in identifying recovered items.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has assured residents of its continued commitment to protecting lives and property through intelligence-led operations against organised crimes.
