Details emerge on how captured gang carried out nationwide bank robbery spree

The Ghana Police Service has announced a major breakthrough in its fight against organised crime, successfully busting a sophisticated 15-member gang responsible for a violent, months-long robbery spree targeting banks across multiple regions.

The operation, which relied on sustained intelligence over six months, has led to the arrest of 10 suspects, while three others were fatally shot in exchanges of gunfire with police. Two key members remain at large.

A Trail of Violence and Theft

The syndicate, which operated with military-grade precision, is linked to at least 12 major robberies between April and September 2025.

Their targets included rural and commercial banks in the Ahafo, Western, Central, Eastern, and Ashanti regions.

Watch police uncover cache of AK-47s, pistols, and pump-action guns used by bank robbery gang

The gang’s consistent method involved:

Storming bank premises in the early hours, often between 1:00 am and 4:00 am.

Holding security guards hostage at gunpoint, sometimes seizing their weapons.

Using industrial electric cutting machines to break into bank vaults.

Key Discoveries and Chilling Connections

A significant discovery was the recovery of a police-issued AK-47 rifle, marked GHGP/ASH/TEPA/TP/B-1523. This weapon was stolen from Police Constable Francis Adu Yaw, who was killed by armed robbers on the Bibiani-Goaso Highway in November 2024. This finding directly links the gang to the murder of the officer.

Two other AK-47 rifles recovered were snatched from police officers during the gang's audacious robbery of the Ecobank branch in Kenyasi on September 8, 2025.

Intelligence-Led Takedown

The breakthrough came when intelligence identified an ex-convict, Kwabena Owusu Ansah alias Kobby, as the alleged mastermind behind the recruitment of gang members.

The operation culminated on September 18, 2025, with the arrest of the gang's leader, Kwasi Agyei alias Cobra, at his hideout in Esereso Adagya.

A search of his property led to the discovery of two stolen AK-47 rifles concealed in a sack buried in a pond.

Subsequent raids across various locations led to more arrests and the recovery of a significant arsenal of weapons and assets.

Major Exhibits Recovered:

Firearms: Three (3) AK-47 assault rifles, seven (7) pump-action guns, four (4) pistols, and over 140 rounds of ammunition.

Vehicles: Six (6) vehicles and four (4) motorcycles used in the robberies.

Cash & Items: A mix of local and foreign currencies, mobile phones, and jewelry.

Ongoing Investigation

All arrested suspects are in police custody and have been linked to the crimes through confessions, positive identification by victims, and forensic evidence. They are expected to be arraigned before the court soon.

The Police Administration has commended the intelligence and operational teams for their work and assured the public that efforts are intensified to apprehend the two remaining fugitives.

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