The Western Central Regional Police Command has arrested four suspected members of a robbery syndicate in connection with a violent gold robbery at Wassa Akropong in the Tarkwa area.
According to a police statement dated 4th August 2026, the robbery occurred on 11th March 2026 at about 11:00 p.m.
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The complainant, Mr Orls Oduro, told police that after closing his gold-buying business at Tamakloe, he hired an Okada rider to transport him to his residence at Wassa Akropong. While on their way, they were attacked by armed men who robbed them at gunpoint.
The robbers made away with GH¢24,000 in cash, seven pounds and six matches of gold valued at GH¢94,530.00, one iPhone XR mobile phone and one Tecno Spark 12 mobile phone.
Police said investigations were launched immediately after the incident.
Intelligence-led operations conducted on 21st and 22nd July 2026 at Duaso and Domeabra led to the arrest of four suspects identified as Kwabena Amuah, 25, alias IK; Mohammed Nasir, 28, alias Mallam; Samuel Agyei, 24, alias Okese-1; and Kofi Gyasi, 26, alias Brefo.
The suspects were arraigned before the Wassa Akropong District Court on 23rd July 2026 and remanded into police custody to assist with ongoing investigations.
The Police said they are pursuing another suspect identified only as Agogo and appealed to the public to provide credible information on his whereabouts at the nearest police station.
The Western Central Regional Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property, maintaining peace and security, and bringing all perpetrators of crime to justice.
