Two arrested after armed robbery at Adumasa market

Police have arrested two people in connection with a robbery attack at Adumasa in the Ashanti Region. The suspects, whose names were not immediately released, are assisting with investigations.

The incident occurred on September 20, 2025, around 7:30 p.m. Police say three armed men on a motorbike stormed the Adumasa market and targeted a gold merchant, 35-year-old Ebenezer Boampong.

The robbers were said to be armed with various weapons, including an assault rifle marked M47M16A2E. They fired several shots and demanded that the gold dealer hand over his cash and gold.

Six people were injured during the attack. They include:

Deborah Augustina, 28

Alhassan Iddrisu, 29

Redford Osei Bright, 28

Ebenezer Boampong Adubofour, 35

Isaac Mensah, 36

Shadrach Marfo, 23

All injured persons were rushed to SDA Hospital at Nobwam and the Konongo Government Hospital. Medical staff say they are in stable condition.

Residents gave chase after the robbery. The gang abandoned an assault rifle, four live rounds of ammunition and a motorbike, which was later found burned.

Despite searches by police and the local Assembly member, the armed gang fled the community and remains at large.

Police confirm that two individuals linked to the attack have been picked up. A crime scene investigation is ongoing.