Police foil planned robbery in Obuasi, arrest 2 suspects

The Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspects in connection with a robbery attack on an Indian national in Obuasi and has also foiled a planned attack a distribution company in the area.

According to a post shared on its official Facebook page on April 22, 2026, the police said it gathered intelligence that a group of armed men were preparing to carry out an attack in the area.

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“On April 16, 2026, police received credible intelligence that a group of armed men were planning an attack in Obuasi. A police team moved swiftly into the area and arrested suspect Iddrisu Fuseini, also known as ‘Iddi’, at his hideout in Bedieso, Obuasi,” it said.

The police noted that during interrogation, the suspect 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, making away with GH¢150,000.

Further investigations led to the arrest of a second suspect, Shaibu Mohammed, also known as “SM” or “Cicinati' on April 20, 2026.

During interrogation, he admitted to participating in the planning of the robbery and confirmed that the gang had also planned to rob a distribution company near Mawuli Hotel in Obuasi.

Investigations have also revealed that both suspects are currently standing trial at the Obuasi Circuit Court in connection with a separate robbery involving GH¢600,000.

The police further disclosed that a manhunt is underway for the remaining accomplices, identified as Khalifa, Edward, Prof, Waddle, Ebbe, and Ibrahim.

See the post below:

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