The Ashanti North Regional Police Command has reported the arrest of seven suspected robbers and the killing of one other person linked to a robbery incident at Aframso Bridge on the Mampong-Ejura Highway.
They have been identified as Amidu Sajo, Ibrahim Sule, Karim Nadu, Malik Jibrilla, Yusifa Asakoko, Umaru Issifu, Damani Yamba and Ibrahim Iddrisu.
Their arrest by a special operation team came after the Police gathered intelligence and mounted surveillance on the suspects.
They were arrested at Amakwa Dadey Hotel at Ejura on March 30, 2026, at about 1520 hours, where they had convened to share money suspected to be proceeds from robbery.
Killing of One
During the operation, the police reported that Ibrahim Iddrisu, who had been declared wanted by the Atebubu Police Command for similar crimes, was shot twice after he attacked an officer with a machete.
He “took to his heels, and whilst being pursued, he suddenly turned and attacked one of the officers with a cutlass and attempted to snatch a service weapon from the same officer. In the process, he sustained a gunshot wound to the left leg and left arm.
“The suspect was rushed to the Mampong Government Hospital and later referred to the Jamasi Pope John Paul Hospital for further treatment, but was pronounced dead by the medical officer on duty while receiving treatment.”
The body of the deceased has been deposited at the Mampong Government Hospital morgue for preservation and further action.
The remaining suspects are currently in Police custody, assisting with investigations.
Exhibits Retrieved
Among things retrieved from the suspects were two live AK-47 ammunition, three cutlasses, GHC 15,717.00 Cash, a talisman, an ID card, eight mobile phones, a side bag, etc
Robbery
According to the police, the six armed men attacked a commercial driver and his 14 passengers travelling from Kumasi to Atebubu on March 26, 2026, at about 1530 hours.
The victims were robbed of cash and their mobile phones.
Story by Hajara Fuseini
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