The Ghana Police Service has arrested five suspected members of an armed robbery gang accused of targeting gold dealers, mining sites and communities in parts of the Ashanti and Western regions.
The arrests were made during a series of intelligence-led operations conducted between August and September 4, 2026.
According to the police, one other suspect, identified as 40-year-old Seidu Salifu, died during the operations. Three AK-47 assault rifles, 357 rounds of ammunition, five magazines and two vehicles were also recovered.
The gang is suspected to have operated in areas including Wassa Akropong, Diaso, Dome, Abofour Camp and the Manso enclave.
Those arrested include 33-year-old Clinton Mawuli, Richmond Mensah, alias “Master Abey”, Daniel Sarfo, alias “Abedi”, Prince Duker and another suspect.
Police said Salifu, who was linked to previous robbery incidents around Sakam near Offinso, was standing trial at the Nsuta Circuit Court in connection with the alleged robbery of gold bullion at Offinso Abofour in July 2025.
Suspects arrested over gold buyer’s murder
In a separate operation on August 21, the Western Regional Police Command arrested four suspects in connection with the robbery and murder of 40-year-old gold buyer Seth Kobina at Agona Fie, near Agona Nkwanta.
The suspects were identified as 47-year-old Christopher Seyiri, alias “Cross and Die”; 20-year-old Bashiru Ibrahim; 30-year-old Thomas Odoom, alias “Wale”; and Isaac Quayeson, alias “Last Burial”, who was arrested at Denkyira Kwaboso in the Western North Region.
The police said two locally manufactured pistols, five live BB cartridges, a metal bar and two cutlasses were recovered during the operation.
The Ghana Police Service has since deployed special teams to affected communities to strengthen security and prevent further attacks.
The deployment is also intended to reassure residents, traders and other community members and allow them to go about their daily activities without fear as investigations into the incidents continue.
