The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has announced seven major breakthroughs in the fight against armed robbery and violent crime across the country, following weeks of coordinated, intelligence-led operations.
Addressing a press briefing at the National Police Headquarters on Sunday, the IGP said the Ghana Police Service remains resolute in dismantling robbery networks, recovering illegal weapons and ensuring law and order.
“The Ghana Police Service continues to demonstrate its resolve in dismantling armed robbery networks, bringing perpetrators to justice, recovering illegal weapons, and ensuring security, law and order across the country,” the IGP stated.
According to Mr. Yohuno, towards the end of the first quarter of the year, his team monitored and gathered intelligence on criminal gangs operating in the Western, Northern, Greater Accra and Savannah Regions. He subsequently deployed special intelligence teams to work with the Regional Commands to undertake targeted operations, all of which he said proved successful.
1. Suspect arrested in murder of missing couple
The Police have arrested 32-year-old Abraham Awundok in connection with the murder of Dr. Jesse Amuah and his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Amuah Esi, who were reported missing in April 2026.
Investigations led police to their residence and other locations, where their remains were recovered and conveyed to the Police Hospital Morgue for preservation and autopsy.
Police established that the suspect, who worked as an errand boy for the couple, murdered them, took their mobile phones, money and private vehicle, and fled to the United Arab Emirates.
He was declared wanted through an INTERPOL Red Notice and was deported from Dubai to Ghana on 30th August 2026 by a team from the Anti-Armed Robbery Unit and INTERPOL. During interrogation, he admitted to the murder. The vehicle has been recovered.
2. Bank robbery syndicate foiled at Labone
Police have foiled robbery attacks on banks and bank customers in Accra and Tema and arrested one suspect, while two others were shot dead.
According to the IGP, the gang monitored victims at banks, used master keys to open vehicles and robbed customers after withdrawals.
On 17th May 2026, they robbed a lady of GH¢50,000 at Agbamaame, Tema Community 2, after she withdrew the amount. On 11th June 2026, they attacked a young man at Achimota at gunpoint after a bank withdrawal.
On 13th August 2026, the surveillance team from the Office of the Special Operations Assistant to the IGP (SOA) tracked the gang in a black Hyundai Tucson (GS 7915-19) and an ash Toyota Highlander (GS 1434-18) as they positioned themselves between Zenith, GCB and Ecobank at Labone to attack.
The police swiftly foiled the attack. Two suspects were shot dead, one escaped, and 49-year-old Augustine Okechuku Maazi was arrested and remanded.
A search in the Highlander led to the retrieval of 13 different vehicle number plates and a Blow F90 Pistol. Investigations revealed the suspects brought vehicles from Nigeria and changed the number plates to Ghana plates to operate.
3. Robbery gang at Wassa Akropong, Manso enclave dismantled
Through sustained intelligence-led operations between August and 4th September 2026, Police dismantled a robbery gang targeting gold dealers, mining sites and communities in Wassa Akropong, Diaso, Dome, Abofour Camp and the Manso enclave.
Five suspects were arrested, one suspect died during the operation, and police recovered three AK-47 assault rifles, five magazines, 357 rounds of AK-47 ammunition and two vehicles.
Suspects include Clinton Mawuli, 33; Richmond Mensah alias Master Abey; Daniel Sarfo alias Abedi; Prince Duker; and Seidu Salifu, 40, who was linked to other robberies at Sakam near Offinso and was standing trial at Nsuta Circuit Court for robbery of gold bullion at Offinso Abofour in July 2025.
In a related operation on 21st August 2026, Western Regional Command arrested five suspects for the robbery and murder of 40-year-old gold buyer, Seth Kobina, at Agona Fie near Agona Nkwanta. Suspects arrested are Amponsah, Christopher Seyiri alias “Cross and Die”, 47; Bashiru Ibrahim, 20; Thomas Odoom alias “Wale”, 30; and Isaac Quayeson alias “Last Burial” arrested at Denkyira Kwaboso. Two locally manufactured pistols, five BB cartridges, a metal bar and two cutlasses were retrieved.
4. Three arrested for robberies in Buipe, Tamale, Mion
The Northern Regional Police Intelligence Directorate arrested three suspects – Yacouba Oumar, Abdul Alhassan Kudus and Abdul Rahman Haruna alias Saaga – for a series of armed robberies in Buipe, Tamale and Mion.
The gang operated with two AK-47 rifles and a pump-action gun along the Fumbisi-Yagaba road and sold stolen motorbikes in Tamale and Savelugu. They are also responsible for the robbery and murder of a mobile money vendor at Fofulso near Damango junction.
5. Mastermind of Buipe Cattle Market robbery dies during operation
The alleged mastermind behind the Buipe Cattle Market robbery and murder, 60-year-old Alhaji Imoro Beliko alias Alhaji Yacouba, Masaji, Muimen or Yakubu, died during a police operation.
On 29th June 2026, two mobile money vendors at the Buipe Cattle Market were attacked and robbed of GH¢430,000. Initial investigations led to the arrest of Yacouba Oumar, 28, and retrieval of a pump-action gun.
On 5th September 2026, intelligence on Beliko’s whereabouts led police to the market. The suspect attempted to escape, got shot and later died from gunshot wounds. He was alleged to have contracted robbers and supplied them weapons to attack traders.
6. Enyiresi highway robbery gang busted; leader, mother arrested
Police arrested the gang leader and others in connection with highway robbery on the Enyiresi-Sekyere stretch of the Accra-Kumasi highway on 18th August 2026.
Suspects include Obotan, the gang leader; his biological mother who concealed the weapon; Issaka Napson, the weapons supplier; Issaka Majeed; Majeed Huzeifa; and a 14-year-old juvenile who served as lookout.
7. Five arrested for trading in weapons; 8 AK-47 rifles retrieved
Between June and July 2026, the Office of the SOA arrested five suspects for trading in weapons: Munkaila Yusif alias Karyima, 34; Abdulai Fatawu Boniface, 32; Abdallah Imrana Gomda, 43; Sualesu Sheriffa, 20; and Ibrahim Adams alias Ibru, 35.
Exhibits retrieved include eight AK-47 assault rifles, one SMG rifle and two foreign pistols. They have been remanded by the Accra Circuit Court, with the case adjourned to Tuesday, 8th September 2026.
The IGP commended officers for their dedication, thanked President John Dramani Mahama for logistical support including armoured vehicles and pick-ups, and thanked the public for credible intelligence.
He urged the public to report suspects at large to the nearest police station or call 191, assuring confidentiality.
“Let me once again make it clear to all criminals out there; the Ghana Police Service under my leadership will sustain these operations; and no matter where you run, no matter where you hide, we will come for you,” Mr. Yohuno warned.
By Sampson Kumah Ifeetwube Elvis
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