The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with a violent robbery involving gold worth approximately GHS94.53 million at Wassa Akropong in the Tarkwa area of the Western Region.
According to the Police, the incident occurred on March 11, 2026, at about 11:00 p.m., after the complainant, identified as Mr. Ors Oduro, had closed his gold-buying business at Tamakloe.
The Police said Mr. Oduro hired an Okada rider to take him to his residence at Wassa Akropong.
While they were on their way, they were allegedly attacked by armed men who robbed them at gunpoint.
The Police said the robbers made away with GHS24,000 in cash, seven pounds and six “matches” of gold valued at GHS94,530,000, as well as an iPhone XR and a Tecno Spark 12 mobile phone.
Following the report, the Western Central Regional Police Command commenced investigations into the incident.
According to the Police, intelligence-led operations conducted on July 21 and 22, 2026, at Duaso and Domeabra resulted in the arrest of four suspected members of the robbery syndicate.
The suspects have been identified as 25-year-old Kwabena Amuah, alias IK; 28-year-old Mohammed Nasir, alias Mallam; 24-year-old Samuel Agyel, alias Okese-1; and 26-year-old Kofi Gyasi, alias Brefo.
The four suspects were arraigned before the Wassa Akropong District Court on July 23, 2026, and were remanded into police custody to assist with ongoing investigations.
The Police said they are still pursuing another suspect identified only as Agogo and have appealed to anyone with credible information on his whereabouts to report to the nearest police station.
The Western Central Regional Police Command has assured the public of its commitment to protecting lives and property, maintaining peace and security, and ensuring that persons suspected of involvement in criminal activities are brought before the law.
The statement was signed by Assistant Superintendent of Police Beatrice Turkson, Head of the Public Affairs Unit of the Western Central Regional Police Command.
