Two (2) suspects have been arrested by the Ashanti South Regional Police Intelligence Directorate in connection with a robbery attack on an Indian national in Obuasi and a separately planned robbery operation targeting a distribution company in the same area.
Narrating the incident, a police source said the command, on April 16, 2026, received credible intelligence that a group of armed men were planning an attack in Obuasi, and the team moved swiftly into the area and arrested suspect Iddrisu Fuseini, also known as “Iddi”, at his hideout in Bedieso, Obuasi.
“During interrogation, he confessed to being part of a six-member gang that attacked an Indian national at his residence at New Baakoyeden, Obuasi, on April 12, 2026, robbing him of GH₵150,000.00.”
Fuseini also disclosed that the attack was orchestrated following a tip-off from suspect Ibrahim, an employee of the victim, who informed the gang that the victim kept large sums of money.
Further investigations led to the arrest of a second suspect, Shaibu Mohammed, also known as “SM” or “Cicinati”, on April 20, 2026, at his hideout in Gausu, Obuasi.
Police noted that, during interrogation, Shaibu also admitted to participating in the planning of the robbery and confirmed that the gang had further planned to rob a distribution company near Mawuli Hotel in Obuasi.
Meanwhile, investigations have further revealed that both suspects are currently standing trial at the Obuasi Circuit Court in connection with a separate robbery of GH₵600,000.00.
A manhunt is ongoing to arrest the remaining accomplices, identified as Khalifa, Edward, Prof. Waddle, Ebbe, and Ibrahim.
Efforts are also underway to recover a pump-action gun and a locally manufactured pistol believed to be in their possession.
Source: ignewss.com | Ghana