Police in the Bono East region have arrested a suspected ringleader of a motorbike theft and robbery syndicate, leading to the recovery of 18 stolen motorbikes and the arrest of several accomplices.
According to the Bono East Regional Police Command, 28-year-old Awudu Razak, also known as “USA,” was apprehended on August 11, 2025 at about 2:00PM after a tip-off.
He was found in possession of a stolen striped black Apsonic motorbike.
A search of the motorbike’s boot uncovered a locally manufactured pistol, three live cartridges, two spanners, a plier, a pair of gloves, a single pair of scissors and a black polythene bag with holes, believed to be used as a face mask during robberies.
During interrogation, Razak reportedly confessed to stealing and robbing several motorbikes in the Techiman township, Sunyani, Bole, Damongo and other areas.
He named his accomplices as “Baba Issah,” also known as “Container Money,” Abdul Rauf, alias “Gye Nyame” and Sadick Asamoah, alias “Money,” all based in Techiman.
Police said all, except Baba Issah, were arrested during follow-up operations.
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Razak also named “Nana” of Abofour, Razak Iddriss and Bukari Issahaku as buyers of the stolen motorbikes.
Police retrieved 14 motorbikes from Bukari Iddriss during the operation, the reports said.
“This is a major breakthrough in our fight against organised motorbike theft in the region. These suspects have been terrorising communities across several towns, we will pursue the remaining suspects until they are brought to justice," a police statement said.
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