By Gifty Amofa, GNA
Accra, Jan. 29, GNA – The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested four suspected armed robbers in connection with a robbery incident at Kunsu in the Ashanti Region.
The suspects are Yahaya Siedu, alias “Diamond”, 34; Atta Israel, alias “Abode3/Stone”, 32; Victor Gyan, alias “City Boy”, 26; and Stanley Wiafe Akanten, alias “Figo”, 30.
A press release signed by Deputy Superintendent of Police Godwin Ahianyo, Head of the Command’s Public Affairs Unit, and copied to the Ghana News Agency, said the suspects were arrested on January 21, 2026, at about 2200 hours following intelligence-led operations at Kunsu.
It said the operation was carried out by personnel of the Regional Anti-Robbery Unit in Kumasi in collaboration with officers from the Surveillance Unit of the National Operations Directorate at the Police Headquarters in Accra.
The release said investigations indicated that the suspects were members of a criminal syndicate responsible for a series of robbery cases in Kunsu and surrounding communities.
It said a search conducted in the room of Siedu led to the recovery of two pump-action guns, three cutlasses, five mobile phones, 22 BB cartridges and an amount of GH¢5,400.
The release said one of the firearms, a Pardus shotgun, was confirmed to have been stolen during a robbery incident on December 7, 2025, along the Kunsu–Mankranso road.
It said the suspects admitted conspiring to rob miners of cash, gold concentrate and other valuables.
The suspects are currently in Police custody assisting investigations.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command assured the public of its commitment to maintaining peace, safety and security in the Region.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Sackey