A joint operation by personnel from the National Police Intelligence Directorate (NPID) in Accra and their counterparts in the Upper East Region has led to the arrest of Abdul-Aziz Iddrisu, also known as Baaluuse, 33, who is suspected of killing General Constable Seth Oppong Damoah at Karimenga on the Bolgatanga–Tamale Highway in December last year.
The suspect was arrested last Monday at his hideout in Polego, a suburb of Bolgatanga.
A police report made available to Graphic Online said the suspect and his accomplices, who are yet to be arrested, had been on the police wanted list for allegedly attacking officers at the Karimenga police barrier, where G/Const. Damoah was shot dead, while G/Cpl. Nyanku Charles and G/Cpl. Abu Moro sustained gunshot injuries.
“The suspect has been identified as a warrior for one of the feuding factions in the Bawku conflict. A brief search on three mobile phones taken from him suggest that suspect and others at large have participated actively in the protracted Bawku conflict and has also killed a lot of people.
“Further search on his phones also revealed that suspect belongs to a WhatsApp group called Trusted Friends with the image of Alhaji Seidu Abagri a rival chief of the Bawku chieftaincy dispute as their profile picture. A group mainly patronised by Moshies and Mamprusis,” the report said.
The report added that the suspect was seen in a video displaying a number of AK-47 assault rifles in a sack and pistols at a location believed to be in Bawku.
It further stated that he was captured in an audio message requesting more arms and ammunition to enable the Mamprusis to defeat the Kusaasis in the ongoing conflict.
“Information available also indicates that suspect and one Mark at large are behind the importation of weapons and ammunitions to Bawku.
“Information further indicates that on 29/12/2025 suspect and his accomplices at large planned and launched attack on the police performing their lawful duty at the Karimenga barrier. That suspect went into hiding until the police traced him to his hideout and apprehended him,” it said.
At about 11 p.m. on Sunday, December 28, 2025, Gen. Const. Damoah was shot and killed at Karimenga on the Bolgatanga–Tamale Highway.
The attack left two other police personnel injured and led to a temporary security withdrawal along the route.
The incident occurred when gunmen attacked a bus travelling on the highway. Sources indicated that police officers responded to a distress call after foiling the initial attack.
However, the gunmen, who had fled into the bush, reportedly returned and launched a second assault, this time targeting the Karimenga Police checkpoint.
Source:
www.graphic.com.gh