Police Arrest 7 Suspected Members of Notorious Highway Robbery Syndicate
The Accra Regional Police Command, in collaboration with the Eastern Regional Police Command, has arrested members of a notorious highway robbery syndicate believed to be responsible for a series of violent robberies across parts of Greater Accra, Eastern, and Ashanti Regions.
On 29th November 2025, the suspects attacked a residence at Pedase, Aburi, and robbed the occupants of mobile phones, jewellery, and an unspecified amount of cash while armed with firearms.
Following intelligence-led investigations, personnel of the Eastern Regional Police Intelligence Directorate (PID), in collaboration with the Accra Regional (PID), arrested suspect Kofi Ishmael, aged 30, on 6th January 2026 at Avenor, Accra.
During interrogation, the suspect admitted his involvement in the robbery.
Acting on information obtained, police arrested Kwame Bediako at Ablekuma Agape.
A search conducted at his residence led to the retrieval of a pump-action gun concealed within the fence wall, together with four (4) BB cartridges.
The suspect admitted his involvement in several robbery cases.
Further investigations revealed that the suspects were involved in multiple highway robberies targeting motorists and trailer drivers along the Tema Motorway, Achimota Forest Road, Pokuase, Amasaman, Suhum, Nkawkaw, and the Juaso Kumasi stretch.
The suspects disclosed that they were preparing to embark on another robbery at the time of their arrest.
Police investigations have so far resulted in the arrest and detention of seven (7) suspects, including one who is currently on admission receiving medical attention.
The suspects in custody are: Salia Mohammed, alias Kwaku Nuah, aged 27; Kofi Ishmael, alias Ishmael Addo, alias Kofi Ketewa, aged 32; Kwame Bediako, alias Star Boy, alias Nkokorpor, identified as the ringleader of the gang; Kwadwo Kalovi, alias Aticho; Mumuni Abdul Razak, alias Mogambo, aged 39; Kwasi Akambuley, alias Kwasi Fresh, aged 27; and Kwame Bonsu, alias Killer Ntua.
Investigations are ongoing to arrest all remaining accomplices at large.
Police investigations have also linked the suspects to several previous robbery cases, including attacks on market women, motorists, and a fatal robbery incident in which a driver lost his life.
Some of the suspects are reported to have jumped bail in earlier cases that are currently pending before the court.
Exhibits retrieved so far include firearms, ammunition, machetes, knives, mobile phones, and other items suspected to be proceeds of crime.
“The Regional Police Command assures the general public of its commitment to dealing decisively with criminal activities and urges anyone with information that may assist ongoing investigations to report to the nearest police station.”
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