The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has successfully thwarted a planned armed robbery operation along the Antoakrom–Manso Nkwanta stretch, following an intelligence-led operation conducted on December 31, 2025.
According to police sources, intelligence was received indicating that a gang of armed robbers had converged in a bushy area along the highway, allegedly preparing to stage an attack on unsuspecting commuters.
Acting swiftly, a police team was dispatched to the location, where they encountered four armed individuals.
Upon seeing the police, the suspects reportedly opened fire in an attempt to escape.
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The police returned fire, resulting in two of the suspects sustaining gunshot wounds.
They were later identified as Usmaro Mohammed and Yaw Frimpong, alias Nana Yaw. The two remaining suspects managed to flee into the bush and are currently at large.
A search of the area led to the recovery of significant evidence, including:
– One AK-47 rifle loaded with 15 rounds of ammunition
– One pump-action shotgun loaded with four BB cartridges
– Four spent cartridges
– A black bag containing 16 live cartridges
A Toyota Voxy vehicle suspected to have been used by the gang in previous operations
The injured suspects were rushed to the Bekwai Municipal Hospital, where they were pronounced dead on arrival.
Preliminary investigations suggest the group is linked to a series of high-profile robbery incidents across the Ashanti and Western North regions, including the Mpohor gold robbery, a highway robbery at Nyinahini, and a robbery at a cocoa shed in Sefwi.
Police say the gang has known collaborators in Mankranso, Tamale, and Berekum, whose identities have been established but are being withheld for operational reasons.
Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects and determine the ownership of the impounded vehicle.
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The Ghana Police Service has reiterated its commitment to combating violent crime and ensuring the safety of citizens, especially during and after the holiday season.