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Ashanti South Regional Police Command

Ashanti South Regional Police Command — law enforcement body conducting investigations and arrests for armed robbery, murder, theft, and election disruption across Ashanti South Region.

2026-06-182026-10-08

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  1. September 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    THREE SUSPECTED robbers have reportedly been killed in a fierce gun fight between some hoodlums and policemen at Poano in the Ashanti Region, the Ashanti South Regional Police Command has officially announced. …

    3 Robbers Killed In Gun Battle
  3. The Chronicle

    … The Ashanti South Regional Police Command disclosed that upon intelligence Forsher and his gang were traced to Dousarp Hotel at Atwima Mim, near Knawel, on Tuesday September 22, 2026 at about 2 pm while preparing to commit another robbery. …

    Three armed robbers killed in a shootout with police
  4. August 2026
  5. Daily Guide

    DCOP Joseph Hammond Nyaaba in a handshake with Reverend Charles Nimako The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has received a major logistics boost following the donation of a Chery Himla 4×4 pickup vehicle by the House of Power Ministry. …

    Police Logistics Get Major Boost
  6. Daily Guide

    … He also cited the construction of a conference room for the Ashanti South Regional Police Command as another initiative aimed at improving the working environment and operational facilities of the Service. …

    Police Officer Pushes Community Development
  7. Daily Guide

    … ond Nyaaba, Ashanti South Regional Commander; ASP Martin Amoah Kpentey, Bekwai South District Police Commander; Chief Superintendent Richmond Bonsu, Bekwai Divisional Police Commander; and Superintendent Stephen Antwi, Regional Crime Officer, Ashanti South Regional Police Command …

    Ashanti South Media Caucus Honours 4 Police Officers
  8. July 2026
  9. Joy Online

    The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man suspected of murdering another man during a violent gang-related attack at Abompe New Site in Obuasi. …

    Obuasi fatal gang attack: Ashanti South Police arrest murder suspect
  10. Joy Online

    The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man suspected of murdering another man during a violent gang-related attack at Abompe New Site in Obuasi. …

    Obuasi fatal gang attack: Ashanti South Police arrest murder suspect
  11. Joy Online

    The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old suspected armed robber and murder suspect, Seidu Masawudu, popularly known as Mashaa. …

    Police arrest suspected armed robber linked to Obuasi murder
  12. The Ghanaian Times

    … A statement shared by the Ashanti South Regional Police Command revealed that the incident occurred on July 12, 2026, during the NPP Constituency Executive Election at Bidieso. …

    3 granted bail over disruption of NPP constituency election in Obuasi
  13. Joy Online

    The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested three individuals for allegedly disrupting the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Constituency Executive Election at Bidieso in Obuasi. …

    Police arrest three suspects accused of storming NPP election venue with weapons
Society

Three suspected robbers killed in Poano gun battle

The News

Three suspected robbers—Emmanuel Boamah Gyebi (38), Felix Topman (29), and Yaw Adu Gyamfi (56)—were killed in a gun battle between armed gang members and police at Poano in the Ashanti Region. The suspects had been arrested on September 22 after admitting to planning a robbery and leading police to retrieve hidden weapons, when ambushing gang members opened fire.

25 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 25 September

  1. Three suspected robbers killed in Poano gun battle

    Three suspected robbers—Emmanuel Boamah Gyebi (38), Felix Topman (29), and Yaw Adu Gyamfi (56)—were killed in a gun battle between armed gang members and police at Poano in the Ashanti Region. The suspects had been arrested on September 22 after admitting to planning a robbery and leading police to retrieve hidden weapons, when ambushing gang members opened fire.

    25 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Three wanted armed robbers killed in police shootout

    Three suspected armed robbers on the police wanted list for robbery attacks and killings in the Ashanti Region were shot dead in a gun battle with police at Poano, near Knawel. The deceased, identified as Yaw Adu-Gyamfi, Emmanuel Boamah Gyebi, and Felix Topman, were found at a hotel while allegedly preparing another robbery; one suspect had allegedly confessed to killing two chiefs and shooting a retired officer.

    25 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 20 August

  1. Ashanti South Police receive 4×4 vehicle from House of Power Ministry

    The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has received a Chery Himla 4×4 pickup vehicle donated by the House of Power Ministry, intended to enhance patrol operations and improve response to security incidents across the region.

    20 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Police officer urges shared responsibility for community development

    DSP Bright Acheampong, Ashanti South Regional Police Staff Officer, has called on individuals and organisations to support community development projects, stating that government alone cannot meet all of the country's developmental needs and that citizens, corporate bodies, and philanthropists must complement government efforts.

    20 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Ashanti South Media Caucus honours four police officers

    The Ashanti South Media Caucus has recognised four senior police officers — DCOP Joseph Hammond Nyaaba, ASP Martin Amoah Kpentey, Chief Superintendent Richmond Bonsu, and Superintendent Stephen Antwi — for their contributions to peace, security and crime reduction in Ashanti South and the wider Ashanti Region.

    11 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 17 July

  1. Police arrest suspect in Obuasi gang murder case

    The Ashanti South Regional Police Command arrested a 25-year-old man, Seidu Masawudu, in connection with the murder of Abdul Jabal Suleman during a gang attack in Obuasi on July 9. His 22-year-old girlfriend was also arrested and is assisting with investigations.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Police arrest suspect in Obuasi gang-related murder

    Ashanti South Regional Police arrested a 25-year-old man suspected of murdering Abdul Jabal Suleman during a gang attack at Abompe New Site in Obuasi on July 9. The suspect, apprehended in the Upper East Region, had been on the Obuasi Police wanted list; his 22-year-old girlfriend was also arrested and is assisting investigations.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 16 July

  1. Police arrest suspected armed robber in Obuasi murder case

    The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested 25-year-old Seidu Masawudu in connection with the July 9 stabbing death of Abdul Jabal Sulemana in Obuasi; the suspect was tracked to Bongo in the Upper East Region and is now assisting with investigations.

    16 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Three arrested, bailed for NPP Obuasi election disruption

    Three men were arrested and granted bail for allegedly disrupting the NPP Constituency Executive Election at Bidieso in Obuasi on July 12, 2026, after storming the polling station with offensive weapons, scattering ballot boxes and threatening officials and voters. They were charged with conspiracy to commit crime and rioting with weapons, pleaded not guilty, and were each granted bail of GH¢50,000 with two justified sureties.

    16 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Police arrest three suspects for disrupting NPP election with weapons

    The Ashanti South Regional Police Command arrested three individuals accused of storming an NPP Constituency Executive Election at Bidieso in Obuasi on July 12, 2026, armed with offensive weapons, scattering ballot boxes and threatening officials and voters. The suspects were arraigned before the Bekwai Circuit Court on charges of conspiracy to commit crime and rioting with weapons, pleaded not guilty, and were each granted bail of GHS50,000.00 with two justified sureties.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 22 June

  1. Police arrest car-snatching fugitive, shoot two accomplices

    Ashanti South Regional Police arrested William Opoku, a fugitive linked to vehicle thefts across Kumasi, after an intelligence-led operation. Two of his alleged accomplices, Suley and another suspect, were killed in a gun battle with police; the arrested suspect confessed to multiple thefts and an armed attack on a police officer.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 18 June

  1. Police arrest car-snatching suspect; two accomplices killed

    The Ashanti South Regional Police Command arrested William Opoku in connection with car-snatching robberies and vehicle thefts across the Ashanti Region. During a follow-up operation, police encountered accomplices and two were killed in a shootout.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ashanti police arrest suspect in vehicle theft and robbery ring

    The Ashanti South Regional Police Command arrested William Opoku, also known as Father Blessing, in connection with a series of car snatching robberies and vehicle thefts in the Ashanti Region. During interrogation, he admitted to involvement in several vehicle thefts in Kumasi and an attack on a Police officer in which an AK-47 assault rifle and ammunition were stolen, and identified multiple accomplices.

    18 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

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