The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested four suspected members of an alleged robbery syndicate in connection with a violent gold robbery at Wassa Akropong in the Tarkwa area.
According to police, the robbery occurred on March 11, 2026, at about 11:00 p.m. after the victim, Mr. Orls Oduro, had closed his gold-buying business at Tamakloe. Investigators said he hired an okada rider to take him home to Wassa Akropong when armed men intercepted them and robbed them at gunpoint.
Police said the attackers made away with GH¢24,000 in cash, seven pounds and six matches of gold valued at GH¢94,530, an iPhone XR, and a Tecno Spark 12 mobile phone.
Following the report, police launched investigations that led to intelligence-led operations at Duaso and Domeabra on July 21 and 22, 2026.
The operations resulted in the arrest of four suspects identified as Kwabena Amuah, 25, alias “IK”; Mohammed Nasir, 28, alias “Mallam”; Samuel Agyei, 24, alias “Okese-1”; and Kofi Gyasi, 26, alias “Brefo.”
The suspects were arraigned before the Wassa Akropong District Court on July 23, 2026, where they were remanded into police custody to assist with ongoing investigations.
Police said efforts are continuing to arrest another suspect, identified only as “Agogo,” who remains at large. The command has appealed to the public to volunteer any credible information that could lead to his arrest.
In a statement, the Regional Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to public safety, saying it remains dedicated to “protecting lives and property, maintaining peace and security, and bringing all perpetrators of crime to justice.”
