Police arrest 3 suspects in taxi robbery syndicate

The Ghana Police Service has arrested three suspects involved in a series of robberies targeting passengers in taxi cabs.

The police shared the news in a series of posts on its X page on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

"The Ghana Police Service has arrested three suspects for their involvement in a syndicate that uses taxi cabs to steal mobile phones and other valuables from unsuspecting victims," it stated.

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According to the police, the suspects were arrested following intelligence-led reports.

"The suspects, identified as Sasu Lawrence, also known as Agbe, Richard Osei, and Charles Kofi Nti, also known as Survivor, were arrested on January 12,2026 following intelligence led operations," the police said.

According to preliminary investigations by the police, the suspects operated by posing as taxi drivers.

"Two of the suspects sit in the front seats of the vehicle, while one positions himself at the back seat.

"Police investigations further revealed that when a victim, mostly women, boards the taxi, the suspects deliberately lock the doors to make it difficult for the victim to alight," it stated.

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The police further urged the public to remain vigilant when using taxis, especially during early morning hours, and to report any suspicious activities immediately.

See the posts below:

POLICE ARREST THREE SUSPECTS OVER TAXI PHONE SNATCHING SYNDICATE

The Ghana Police Service has arrested three suspects for their involvement in a syndicate that uses taxi cabs to steal mobile phones and other valuables from unsuspecting victims. pic.twitter.com/CbwCm39e5y

— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) January 13, 2026

The suspects, identified as Sasu Lawrence, also known as Agbe, Richard Osei, and Charles Kofi Nti, also known as Survivor, were arrested on 12th January 2026 following intelligence led operations.

Read more:https://t.co/o6C30WgE8n pic.twitter.com/WbnyGvS2DS

— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) January 13, 2026

Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects operate mainly in the early hours of the day, posing as taxi drivers in search of passengers. Two of the suspects sit in the front seats of the vehicle, while one positions himself at the back seat.

— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) January 13, 2026

Police investigations further revealed that when a victim, mostly women, boards the taxi, the suspects deliberately lock the doors to make it difficult for the victim to alight.

— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) January 13, 2026

While the victim attempts to open the door, the suspect seated at the back pretends to assist and allegedly steals the victim’s mobile phone or wallet.

— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) January 13, 2026

The suspects are currently in police custody assisting investigations, while efforts are underway to identify and arrest persons who receive and trade in the stolen items

— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) January 13, 2026

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