Regional police command in Ashanti, Ghana conducting arrests and investigations into armed robbery, motorcycle gangs, narcotics, and murder cases.
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… The police report, authored by Superintendent Godwin Ahianyo, of the Ashanti Regional Police Command Public Affairs Unit, indicated that the group had evaded arrest until they were finally nabbed on November 1, 2026 at 1:40 a.m. …
3 Motorbike Robbers NabbedThe Ghanaian Times
… According to a statement signed by the Head of the Public Affairs Unit of the Ashanti Regional Police Command, Superintendent of Police Godwin Ahianyo, the arrests followed an intelligence-led operation on October 31, 2026, involving personnel from the Anti-Armed Robbery Unit of …
Police arrest 3 over robberies targeting bank customers in KumasiJoy Online
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested three suspected members of a criminal syndicate believed to be behind a series of robberies targeting bank customers in Kumasi and its environs. …
Bank customers’ robbers: Police arrest three in KumasiJoy Online
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested three suspected members of an outlaw motorcycle gang accused of terrorising residents of Breman-Kronum-Suame in the Ashanti Region. …
Police arrest 3 suspected members of motorcycle gang terrorising Suame residentsJoy Online
… In a statement signed by Superintendent of Police Godwin Ahianyo, Head of the Ashanti Regional Police Command’s Public Affairs Unit, the Command said the arrests followed an intelligence-led operation by an IGP’s Special Team on Saturday, 31 October 2026, to apprehend the suspect …
3 Nigerians arrested over robberies targeting bank customers in KumasiThe Ghanaian Times
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested a 72-year-old man in connection with the murder of two persons at NTHC Estate, Sakumono, in the Greater Accra Region. …
Police arrest 72-Year-old suspect over murder of two at SakumonoThe Chronicle
… The Ashanti Regional Police Command, in a statement signed by its Head of Public Affairs Unit, Superintendent Godwin Ahianyo, said the arrest followed intelligence gathered on the suspect’s whereabouts. …
72-year-old suspect arrested over Sakumono double murderJoy Online
… The Ashanti Regional Police Command, in a statement on Monday, November 2, identified the suspect as Samuel Christopher Osei Anto and confirmed that he was arrested at his hideout on Sunday, November 1. …
Sakumono murder suspect is 72; pistol, 7 rounds of ammunition retrieved after his arrest in Ashanti RegionJoy Online
… The Ashanti Regional Police Command, in a statement on Monday, November 2, identified the suspect as Samuel Christopher Osei Anto and confirmed that he was arrested at his hideout on Sunday, November 1. …
Sakumono murder suspect is 72 years old; police retrieved a pistol from him after his arrest in Ashanti RegionJoy Online
… Petition sent to security authorities The Branch Organiser for Achiase, Charles Owusu, said the concerned members had petitioned Mr Amankwah, who also chairs the Municipal Security Council, as well as the Ashanti Regional Minister and the Ashanti Regional Police Command. …
NDC members raise security concerns over Kwabre East constituency executive electionsPolice have arrested three suspected members of a motorcycle gang terrorising residents of Breman, Kronum and Suame in Kumasi with robbery operations linked to illegal midnight motorcycle racing. The suspects, identified as Sharif Mahmud (23), Abdallah Karim (25), and James Alena (25), were nabbed on November 1 at 1:40 a.m., though several gang members remain at large.
5 November 2026 · Daily Guide →
Police have arrested three suspected members of a motorcycle gang terrorising residents of Breman, Kronum and Suame in Kumasi with robbery operations linked to illegal midnight motorcycle racing. The suspects, identified as Sharif Mahmud (23), Abdallah Karim (25), and James Alena (25), were nabbed on November 1 at 1:40 a.m., though several gang members remain at large.
5 November 2026 · Daily Guide →
Police arrested three Nigerian nationals suspected of robbing bank customers in Kumasi and environs. The suspects monitored banking premises, identified customers withdrawing substantial sums, and trailed them before attacking and robbing them, or used master keys to break into unattended vehicles and steal cash inside.
5 November 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ashanti Regional Police Command arrested three suspected members of a criminal syndicate blamed for robberies targeting bank customers in Kumasi. A search recovered cash, mobile phones, a motorbike, and a master key; the suspects admitted involvement and mentioned two accomplices who monitored banks, identified customers withdrawing money, and robbed them.
4 November 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Regional Police Command arrested three suspected members of an outlaw motorcycle gang accused of terrorising residents of Breman-Kronum-Suame through illegal midnight racing, road takeovers, and attacks on passersby. The suspects have been granted police inquiry bail, while investigations continue to identify and arrest remaining gang members.
4 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Police arrested three Nigerian nationals suspected of involvement in robberies targeting bank customers in Kumasi. The operation recovered GH¢1,600 in cash, mobile phones, a motorbike, and a master key used to access victims' vehicles.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Regional Police Command arrested 72-year-old Samuel Christopher Osei Anto on November 1, 2026, over the murder of Irene Atuguba, 47, and George Atuguba, 57, at NTHC Estate, Sakumono. Preliminary investigations indicate the murders followed a financial dispute between the suspect and George Atuguba over an alleged unpaid GH¢500,000 loan; a pistol and seven rounds of ammunition were recovered from the suspect.
2 November 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Samuel Christopher Osei Anto, 72, was arrested at his hideout near Ejisu in the Ashanti Region in connection with the murder of Irene Atuguba, 47, and her husband George Atuguba, 57, at NTHC Estate, Sakumono. Police investigations suggest the killings were linked to a financial dispute over an alleged GH¢500,000 debt the suspect owed to the deceased.
2 November 2026 · The Chronicle →
Samuel Christopher Osei Anto, 72, was arrested in Ashanti Region in connection with the killing of Irene Atubiga, 47, and her uncle George Atubiga, 57, at their home in Sakumono on October 30. Police recovered a Smith & Wesson pistol and seven rounds of ammunition from him; preliminary investigations suggest the murders arose from a GH¢500,000 debt dispute between the suspect and George Atubiga.
2 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Police arrested 72-year-old Samuel Christopher Osei Anto in the Ashanti Region on November 1 in connection with the killing of Irene Atubiga, 47, and her uncle George Atubiga, 57, at their Sakumono residence on October 30. A Smith & Wesson pistol and seven rounds of ammunition were retrieved from the suspect, and preliminary investigations suggest the murders arose from a financial dispute over an allegedly unpaid GH¢500,000 debt.
2 November 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC members in Kwabre East Constituency have raised security concerns ahead of internal executive elections scheduled for October 25, alleging intimidation, threatening messages, and questioning the choice of Islamic Hall at Aboaso-Zongo as the polling venue due to its proximity to the incumbent chairman's residence.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party is holding its National Delegates Conference and executive elections at Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Saturday, October 3, with about 7,100 delegates expected to participate. Between 3,000 and 4,000 police personnel have been deployed to provide security, manage traffic, and secure the venue and accommodation for guests.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP's Organisation Committee Chairperson says between 3,000 and 4,000 police personnel have been deployed to provide security and manage traffic for the party's National Delegates Conference and national elections at Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on October 3.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has deployed between 3,000 and 4,000 police personnel to provide security for its National Delegates Conference and elections at Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on October 3, covering traffic management, hostel security, and stadium perimeter protection.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has announced temporary road closures and traffic diversions around Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi ahead of the NPP National Delegates Conference and elections on Saturday, October 3, 2026, to ensure public safety and security.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old Nigerien national and a 24-year-old Burkinabe national linked to the October 2025 kidnapping and murder of Senegalese goalkeeper Cheikh Toure. The suspects are members of a four-man group that allegedly operated under the guise of football scouting agents and used online platforms to target victims.
25 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ashanti Regional Police arrested a 32-year-old Nigerien national and a 24-year-old Burkinabe national on September 20 in connection with the alleged kidnapping and murder of Senegalese goalkeeper Cheikh Toure, whose body was brought to a hospital in Kumasi on October 16, 2025. Preliminary investigations linked the suspects to a four-member group operating under the guise of football scouting agents.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A 25-year-old man in the Ahafo Ano North Municipality claims he was severely beaten by workers at a local gold-refining center after a substance he and his brother submitted turned out to be fake gold. The victim says he was assaulted with cutlasses and sticks, and alleges the refining machine owner threatened him with a gun; he has reported the incident to police and is calling for an investigation.
7 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested six suspected members of an organised armed robbery syndicate operating in Kumasi and surrounding communities in August 2026 following intelligence-led operations. Preliminary investigations have linked the suspects to street robberies at multiple locations, and police recovered a motorcycle, machetes, mobile phones, and other items believed to be stolen property.
1 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ashanti Regional Police Command arrested six people suspected to be members of an organised armed robbery syndicate in August 2026, with preliminary investigations linking them to street robbery incidents across the Ashanti Region. Police recovered two motorcycles, machetes, knives, and dozens of mobile phones believed connected to the alleged criminal activities, and also arrested a suspect accused of helping unlock stolen phones.
31 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The IGP Special Operations Team arrested seven persons in intelligence-led operations at Ejisu, Abrepo Junction, and Atimatim in the Ashanti Region on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Police recovered pill pouches with suspected narcotic substances, quantities of various medications including Tramadol, and an unspecified amount of Ghanaian currency; all suspects are in custody assisting investigations.
25 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana Police Service arrested seven persons in separate operations in the Ashanti Region on August 20, 2026, and seized 860 tablets and capsules of suspected unregistered tramadol, along with other suspected narcotic substances and currency.
25 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Police Service arrested seven persons in intelligence-led operations targeting suspected narcotics activities in Ashanti Region on August 20, 2026. Police recovered pill pouches with dried leaves suspected to be narcotic substances, quantities of pharmaceutical products including Tramadol tablets and capsules, and cash.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ahmed Mustapha, 19, was convicted by the Asokwa Circuit Court Two in the Ashanti Region of robbing a 25-year-old man of his mobile phone and causing harm with a cutlass near the Presbyterian Church at Asabi. He was arrested by the Asokore Mampong Night Patrol team on July 21, 2026, and sentenced to 15 years' imprisonment with hard labour on August 10, 2026.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Asokwa Municipal Chief Executive has linked recent attacks on Mobile Money vendors in parts of the municipality to a decongestion exercise at Asafo Market that displaced groups of people, some of whom moved into neighbouring communities. He said the Municipal Security Council has held emergency meetings and stepped up police patrols and security deployments to vulnerable areas.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Pampaso Sub-Traditional Council has invoked traditional curses on the Kumasi Mayor, Ashanti Regional Police Commander, and Interior Minister, claiming they have unlawfully expanded beyond originally granted boundaries and allocated stool land to a private developer without consent.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Regional Directorate of the NCCE held a Youth Leaders' Empowerment Dialogue Session with more than 65 student leaders from four tertiary institutions to promote integrity, accountability, and the rule of law within their campuses and communities, under the PAIReD Programme funded by German, EU, and Swiss sources.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II commended the Inspector-General of Police, the Ashanti Regional Police Command, and the IGP's Special Operations Team for their commitment to combating crime and ensuring peace. The Asantehene noted that intelligence-led operations have contributed to improving security in the Ashanti Region through reduction of drug trafficking, robbery, human trafficking and other criminal activities.
24 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana Police arrested two men after intercepting 100 compressed parcels of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs concealed in fertiliser sacks at Asawase Market in Kumasi during an intelligence-led operation on July 21, 2026. The drugs were hidden beneath second-hand clothing and remain in police custody for forensic examination.
23 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ashanti Regional Police Command arrested Ahmed Mustapha, 19, after officers responded to a robbery near Asabi in Asokore Mampong Municipality on 21 July in which a victim was attacked with a machete and robbed of his mobile phone. The suspect was found hiding in an uncompleted building, and police recovered the victim's phone and the machete used in the attack.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has commended Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno, the Ashanti Regional Police Command and the IGP's Special Operations Team for their commitment to fighting crime and improving security. He observed that the team's intelligence-led operations have contributed to reduced incidents of drug trafficking, robbery, human trafficking and other criminal activities in the Ashanti Region.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →