Police arrest five over Nkaseim robbery; hunt intensifies for gang leader

The Ghana Police Service has arrested five suspects in connection with a violent robbery that occurred at Nkaseim in the Ahafo Region, the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, Esq., has announced.

According to COP Donkor, the suspects—Mutar Kofi; Mahamadu Sagio, also known as Salifu; Shaibu Issah Jallo, alias Jibo; Abdul Suleman; and Bukari Sulley, alias Tailor—were arrested on separate dates following sustained intelligence gathering and forensic investigations.

The robbery occurred on 2 December 2025 when the suspects, acting with other accomplices and armed with weapons, blocked the Goaso–Tepa road and simultaneously attacked the Nkaseim Police Station, Adwumapa Cocoa Buying Company, Kobby Gold Buying Company, and the Asutifi Rural Bank area at Nkaseim.

During the attack, the assailants made away with two AK47 service rifles and stole cash, including GHS14,000 from the cocoa buying company and GHS12,000 from the gold buying company.

An employee of the Adwumapa Cocoa Buying Company was shot and injured during the incident.

COP Donkor disclosed that Mutar Kofi, 35, a commercial tricycle rider, was arrested on 16 January 2026 at a location known as “Ata ne Ata” near Nkaseim and admitted his involvement.

Further investigations led to the arrest of Mahamadu Sagio, 45, an illegal miner and resident of Nkaseim.

Subsequent operations resulted in the arrest of Shaibu Issah Jallo, 28, a trader at Chereponi; Abdul Suleman, 40, a herdsman at Tanga near Karaga in the Northern Region; and Bukari Sulley, 25, a trader at Alaba in Kumasi, who was arrested on 25 January 2026.

Police have intensified efforts to arrest the alleged gang leader, identified as Hoyeefi, believed to be in possession of the stolen weapons and other firearms used during the robbery. Two additional suspects, Dauda and Mohammed Ali, are also on the run.

COP Donkor urged the public to take personal security seriously, remain vigilant against cyber and online crimes, and avoid sharing personal or financial information with unknown persons.

She also advised motorists and vehicle sellers to exercise caution, particularly at night and in isolated areas, and encouraged the public to report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station.

On behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, COP Donkor commended officers for their dedication and professionalism and thanked members of the public and media houses for their continued support and cooperation in the fight against crime.

Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith and Hawa Abubakar