Crime
Western Region: Police arrest five for allegedly robbing Chinese traders
According to police, four of the suspects were arrested on 12 March 2026 not long after the robbery while they were allegedly trying to escape.
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Crime
Police arrest two over Dzorwulu jewellery shop robbery
The Ghana Police Service said the suspects, Abubakar Mamoud and Mahmoud Abdul Aziz, also known as Justin Martin, were picked up on 24 February at Anyaa in the Greater Accra Region after intelligence-led operations
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Courts
Mining-site robbery fugitive jailed 25 years
The convict, Dominic Ofori, also known as “Fanta,” was arrested on 16 February 2026 and later admitted the robbery charge in court.
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Man jailed 15 years for hammer attack and phone robbery
The convict, Enock Appiah, also known as “Odanka”, pleaded guilty to unlawful entry and robbery.
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Crime
Seven arrested as police bust suspected highway robbery gang
Police say the group targeted motorists, trailer drivers and residents along key transport corridors, stoking fear among commuters and communities on routes including the Tema Motorway, Achimota Forest Road, Pokuase, Amasaman, Suhum, Nkawka...
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Three suspected robbers shot dead in police operation on Anwiankwanta–Obuasi highway
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command said the suspects were intercepted on 24 December 2025 after officers picked up intelligence that a gang planned to attack road users.
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Courts
Amasaman: Court jails two for violent robbery near Golden Exotic farm
The convicts — Lawrence Fumato (28), alias Rasta, and Daniel Dzoka (20), known as Alkaline — were sentenced after entering guilty pleas.
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Two ex-convicts remanded over taxi robbery; accomplice on the run
The accused, Vincent Gbetorglo and Peter Akakpo, also known as “Dompe,” pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy and robbery. They are expected to reappear in court on 3 November 2025.
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Crime
Driver remanded for alleged Kia truck robbery at Amasaman
According to the prosecution, the truck’s lawful owner, who is a witness in the case, had put it up for sale in July. Jalilu reached out to Namtey who presented himself as the seller and the two agreed to meet at Amasaman Junction to inspec...
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Courts
Wa Circuit Court jails man 10 years for robbery, weapons offences
The conviction, delivered on Monday, August 11, stems from a fatal motor accident near Bugubelle on July 30, where police first encountered Ali. Responding officers discovered ammunition and an offensive weapon in his possession.
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Two police officers promoted for heroic rescue, robbery suspect arrests
Chief Inspector Patience Kotoka, stationed at the Anyaa District Command, has been recommended for the next Police Cadet Course at the Police Academy, which will see her commissioned into the Senior Officer Corps upon completion. Constable...
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Crime
A former prisoner, Vincent Gbetorglo, arrested in Accra for violent taxi robbery
Vincent Gbetorglo, a former prisoner, has been arrested in connection with a violent robbery and carjacking that occurred earlier this year in Accra.
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Courts
Two sentenced to 15 years for armed robbery in Kumasi
Abass Kasim, 26, and Daniel Morro, known as “China,” 25, faced charges including conspiracy to commit robbery, unlawful entry, abetment, and illegal possession of firearms, all of which they initially denied.
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Crime
One killed, several arrested in Kumasi anti-robbery operation
The special anti-robbery exercise, launched by the Ashanti Central Regional Police Command in partnership with the KNUST Police District, targeted suspects involved in robberies in Abuakwa, Tanoso, Apatrapa, Denchemuoso, and Apiadu.
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Courts
Notorious Effia-Nkwanta Hospital robber jailed 10 years
Afaku, described by authorities as a known criminal, pleaded guilty to the charge of robbery and was convicted by Her Honour Naa Amberley Akowuah.
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Psychiatric evaluation ordered for extradited Togolese robbery suspect
Prosecuting officer ASP Richard Amoah told the court that Moudjibou began displaying disturbing behaviour shortly after his caution statement was recorded.
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Three arrested over gold robbery at Wassa Afransie
The suspects—Felix Adjei, alias "Africa" or "Nana Adjei"; Emmanuel Kelvin, a Nigerian national; and Kofi Appiah, also known as "Kesse"—are accused of attacking employees of Mas Palasco Gold Buying Limited and making away with gold worth GH₵...
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Wanted robbery suspect arrested in Ashaiman after weeks on the run
According to a statement from the Police Public Affairs Directorate, Babanawo was apprehended on Saturday, March 29, weeks after his alleged accomplice, Karim Fatao, was captured during a robbery operation on February 26, 2025.
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Crime
Three motorbike riders granted bail over alleged robbery of food vendor
The court, presided over by Enid Marful-Sau, ordered that the sureties be justified with title deed documents, while the accused deposit their valid national identity cards with the court’s registry.
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Three jailed 50 years over attempted robbery in Assin North
The three—Francis Baidoo, a 30-year-old driver; Wisdom Aleki, a 24-year-old tricycle rider; and Mohammed Baba, a 38-year-old Nigerian beautician—pleaded not guilty but were convicted at the end of their trial.
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