The Ghana Police Service, through the Office of the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has arrested two additional suspects in connection with the robbery of a jewellery shop at Adabraka.
The suspects, identified as Hamza Agerego, also known as Nene Bawku or Lambert, and Alhassan Elliasu, also known as Arab Man, were arrested on January 7, 2026, from their hideouts at Ashaiman.
Police sources indicate that Hamza Agerego was initially arrested and detained at the Katamanso District Police Headquarters in relation to the robbery. Based on intelligence gathered during investigations, a follow-up operation was carried out at Ashaiman, leading to the arrest of Alhassan Elliasu at his hideout.
A search conducted at the premises resulted in the recovery of a cache of weapons and other items, including two pump-action guns, forty-three (43) rounds of AK-47 ammunition, two hundred and thirty-nine (239) BB cartridges, four bulletproof vests, a pair of black boots, a black face mask, two cutlasses, two Samsung mobile phones, one iPhone 13, a wristwatch, and a CCTV monitor.
Both suspects are currently in police custody assisting with ongoing investigations and are expected to be arraigned before court to face the full rigours of the law.Â
The Police Service has reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing all individuals involved in violent crimes and ensuring public safety.
By Sampson Kumah Ifeetwube Elvis
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