Ghana Police Service has arrested seven suspects in connection with a highway robbery that occurred along the Tamale–Buipe Highway in the Savannah Region on 21 July 2025.
The suspects—Rashida Yusif, Aaron Abana Baswiefanga, Wilson Avasong, Muntaru Iddrisu (alias Virgin), Aminu Zebrilla (alias Birdman), Inusah Sumaila (alias Agenda), and Haruna Safiano—are believed to have attacked travelers and robbed them of mobile phones, cash, wristwatches, reading glasses, a laptop, and other personal items.
Police investigations indicate that the suspects were armed during the attack. An intelligence-led operation led to the arrest of Rashida Yusif, who was found in possession of an iPhone 7 Plus belonging to one of the victims.
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Further investigations traced the phone to a mobile phone shop at Dagomba Line in Salaga, resulting in the arrest of Aaron Abana Baswiefanga and his uncle, Wilson Avasong, in Tamale.
Subsequent operations led to the arrest of additional suspects, including Muntaru Iddrisu and Aminu Zebrilla, an ex-convict, for their involvement in the sale of the stolen phone.
A search conducted in Aminu Zebrilla’s room uncovered weapons and other incriminating items, including locally manufactured firearms, live ammunition, bladed weapons, suspected Indian hemp, talismans, multiple mobile phones, wristwatches, pen drives, SIM cards, and a motorbike.
Police say efforts are ongoing to track down other suspects believed to be on the run and possibly in possession of additional weapons.