The Upper West Regional Police Command has arrested six suspects believed to be members of an armed robbery syndicate operating in parts of the Wa West District and Wa Municipality.
The arrests followed months of intelligence-led and coordinated operations by the Police.
According to the Police, the syndicate has been linked to a series of robbery incidents in which victims were attacked and wounded with machetes before being forced to disclose their Mobile Money (MoMo) Personal Identification Numbers (PINs).
The robbers allegedly used the PINs to transfer money from the victims’ accounts into MoMo accounts controlled by the gang.
The suspects are Amadu Moro, 35; Adama Yussif, 40; Nasiru Abdul Rahman, 52, who is deceased; Iddrissu Adama, 35; Korika Issaka, 20; and Zakaria Brigi, 21.
Preliminary investigations have linked key members of the group, including Adama Yussif, Amadu Moro and the deceased Nasiru Abdul Rahman, to robbery incidents at Kpenateng Junction on August 1, 2026; Kulkpara-Dapoha on June 19; Kpenateng Community on June 15; and Piisi-Dapoha on March 27.
The Police said investigations have so far established that about GH¢22,070 in cash was allegedly stolen from victims, while an additional GH¢3,274 was transferred through the victims’ MoMo accounts.
Seven mobile phones retrieved from the suspects have also been taken into custody and are being examined as part of the ongoing investigations.
The Police said Nasiru Abdul Rahman sustained injuries during the operation and died upon arrival at the Upper West Regional Hospital.
His body has since been deposited at the hospital’s mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
Meanwhile, two other suspects believed to be connected to the syndicate are currently at large.
They have been identified as 30-year-old Haruna, who is alleged to serve as the armourer of the gang, and 24-year-old Amadu Mahamudu, the son of the deceased suspect.
The Upper West Regional Police Command has urged residents, particularly those in communities affected by recent robbery incidents, to remain vigilant and report suspicious persons, movements and activities to the Police.
The Command has also appealed to the public to provide credible information that could assist in locating the two wanted suspects and prevent further criminal activities.
Source:Fiilafmonline/CitiNews
