Police Arrest Two Robbers Linked to Highway, Street Attacks in Bolgatanga

The Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspected robbers believed to be responsible for a string of armed robberies in the Bolgatanga metropolis and along the Bolgatanga–Walewale highway.

The suspects, identified as Moses Akungoe (also known as “Mosbee”) and Jacob Akugri (also known as “Weezy”), were arrested on 9th May 2026 in Kumasi by a team from the CID Headquarters Operations Unit. Their capture followed weeks of intelligence gathering and surveillance operations in Bolgatanga and Walewale.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects were members of a robbery gang armed with two AK47 rifles and pistols, operating within the Upper East and North East Regions.

The gang is believed to have robbed several victims of cash, motorbikes, and mobile phones on both streets and highways, with some of the incidents resulting in deaths.

During interrogation, both suspects admitted to their involvement in multiple robbery activities. They identified the alleged gang leader as “Issaka,” and named another accomplice called “Araafat”—both of whom remain at large.

Police are actively pursuing leads to arrest the remaining suspects, including persons believed to be supplying the gang with weapons for their criminal operations.

The two arrested suspects are currently in police custody assisting with investigations. Efforts continue to retrieve stolen items and identify other accomplices linked to the robberies.

The Police Service has assured residents of the Upper East and North East Regions that operations are ongoing to rid the area of armed robbery.

Story by Linda Asare