Just In:Ashanti South Police Strike Hard: Four Robbery Suspects and 13 Illegal Miners Arrested in Major Security Sweep

Just In:Ashanti South Police Strike Hard: Four Robbery Suspects and 13 Illegal Miners Arrested in Major Security Sweep

By: Justice Baffour Awuah | DailyWatchGH.com

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in its intensified security operations, arresting four armed robbery suspects and thirteen illegal miners in two separate intelligence-led swoops across the region.

The Regional Commander, COP Joseph Nnabara, who briefed the media, described the operations as part of the Command’s renewed resolve to clamp down on violent crime and illegal mining activities ahead of the Christmas festivities.

Robbery Suspects Arrested After Gunpoint Attack

On 8th December 2025, Police received intelligence that a complainant, Ali Mohammed, had been attacked and robbed near Ahenema Kokoben while driving his private Toyota Camry Spider (GR 8090-15).

Armed with a pump-action gun and assault rifles, the suspects reportedly emerged from roadside bushes, robbed him of:

GH¢3,000 cash

His mobile phone

His Toyota Camry vehicle

A swift police response followed, and while the stolen vehicle was later abandoned, the intelligence gathered led to the arrest of the four suspects believed to be behind the attack. They are currently in lawful custody pending further investigations and court processes.

13 Ghanaian Illegal Miners Rounded Up at Akrokerri

In a separate operation, the Police raided the premises of the Akrokerri College of Education, arresting thirteen Ghanaian men engaged in illegal mining activities. Four water-pumping machines used for the unlawful operations were also seized.

Arrested Galamsey Suspects:

1. Christopher Kabiobayo, 25

2. Eric Owusu, 27

3. Emmanuel Opoku Awuah, 21

4. Mosea Terkpertey, 29

5. Emmanuel Appiah Harrison, 31

6. John Okrah, 31

7. Shardrack Sarfo, 23

8. Adu Desmond, 26

9. Abdul Wahab, 23

10. Elvis Abnee, 33

11. Sarfo Shardrack, 33

12. Nicholas Tetteh, 30

13. Darko Yaw, 23

All suspects have been detained as investigations advance. Police say they will be arraigned before court soon.

Police Sound Warning to Criminals

COP Nnabara urged all criminal elements in the region to immediately abandon their activities or face the full force of the law.

“I take this opportunity to advise all criminals to desist from their criminal acts to have their peace. They will be pursued by me and my able officers wherever they are hiding,” he warned.

He similarly cautioned illegal miners to stop their destructive operations or risk arrest and prosecution.

Public Reassured Ahead of Christmas

The Commander assured residents that the Police Service, under the leadership of Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno, remains committed to providing maximum security during the Yuletide.

“I urge the public to collaborate with the Police by volunteering timely information. Policing is a shared responsibility,” he added.