The Ashanti South Regional Police Intelligence Directorate has arrested two suspects in a foiled robbery operation targeting a distribution company in Obuasi.
The two are also reported to be behind an earlier robbery attack on an Indian national in Obuasi.
Their arrest followed police response to intelligence on April 16, 2026,
“A police team moved swiftly into the area and arrested suspect Iddrisu Fuseini, also known as “Iddi”, at his hideout in Bedieso, Obuasi,” a statement by the police reported.
During interrogation, he confessed to being part of a six-member gang that attacked an Indian national at his residence at New Baakoyeden on April 12, 2026, robbing him of GH₵150,000.00.
He reportedly added that the attack was orchestrated following a tip-off from suspect Ibrahim, an employee of the victim, who informed the gang that the victim kept large sums of money.
Further investigations led to the arrest of a second suspect, Shaibu Mohammed, also known as “SM” or “Cicinati”, on April 29, 2026, at his hideout in Gausu, Obuasi.
“During interrogation, he admitted to participating in the planning of the robbery and confirmed that the gang had further planned to rob a distribution company near Mawuli Hotel in Obuasi.”
Investigations have further revealed that both suspects are currently standing trial at the Obuasi Circuit Court in connection with a separate robbery of GH₵600,000.00.
A manhunt is ongoing to arrest the remaining accomplices, identified as Khalifa, Edward, Prof, Waddle, Ebbe, and Ibrahim, and to recover a pump action gun and a locally manufactured pistol believed to be in their possession.
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