The Ghana Police Service has dismantled an armed robbery gang accused of targeting gold dealers’ shops, mining sites and communities across parts of the Ashanti and Western regions.

The gang was dismantled through a series of intelligence-led operations conducted between August and September 4, 2026, resulting in the arrest of five suspects, the death of one suspect, and the recovery of three AK-47 assault rifles and 357 rounds of ammunition.

Police also recovered five magazines and two vehicles during the operations targeting the gang, which allegedly operated in Wassa Akropong, Diaso, Dome, Abofour Camp and the Manso enclave.

The suspects arrested include Clinton Mawuli, 33, Richmond Mensah, alias Master Abey, Daniel Sarfo, alias Abedi, Prince Duker and another suspect.

Another suspect, Seidu Salifu, 40, who was linked to previous robbery incidents at Sakam near Offinso, died during the operation.

Police said Salifu was standing trial at the Nsuta Circuit Court in connection with the robbery of gold bullion at Offinso Abofour in July 2025.

In a separate operation on August 21, 2026, the Western Regional Command arrested five suspects in connection with the robbery and murder of a 40-year-old gold buyer, Seth Kobina, at Agona Fie near Agona Nkwanta in the Western Region.

The arrests followed investigations into the incident, which led police to suspect Amponsah, Christopher Seyiri, alias “Cross and Die”, 47; Bashiru Ibrahim, 20; and Thomas Odoom, alias “Wale”, 30.

Another suspect, Isaac Quayeson, alias “Last Burial”, was arrested at Denkyira Kwaboso in the Western North Region.

Police recovered two locally manufactured pistols, five live BB cartridges, a metal bar and two cutlasses from the suspects.

The Ghana Police Service said special teams have been deployed to the affected communities to strengthen security and prevent further attacks.

The deployment is intended to enable residents, traders, and other community members to carry out their activities without disruption while investigations continue.

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Innocentia Atsufui Avinu, the 20-year-old University of Cape Coast (UCC) student who was reported missing last week, was discovered dead on the beach.

About twelve hours after her hostel roommate last saw her, her body was found at the Hutchland Beach region of Cape Coast, close to Duakor.

On June 11, 2026, at around 7 p.m., Innocentia received a phone call, dressed casually, and left the room, according to her roommate, with whom she shared a private hostel in the nearby hamlet of Amamoma.

She added that when Innocentia failed to return, her coworkers grew worried. As a result, attempts were made to find her the next day, but they were unsuccessful.

Innocentia Atsufui Avinu, was a Level 200 Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resources) student. 

Police are now looking into the circumstances of her death.

No Obvious Physical Injuries Observed
On Friday, June 12, 2026, at around 6am, inhabitants of the Duakor village reported to the police that a body had washed up on the beach.

According to a preliminary police report, when examining the body at the beach scene, the authorities found “no visible signs of physical injury.”

UCC’s statement

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has confirmed that police investigations are underway following the death of a student whose body was discovered along a beach in Cape Coast.

In a statement issued by the University’s Public Affairs Directorate on Sunday, June 14, 2026, UCC disclosed that law enforcement authorities have launched an inquiry to establish the circumstances surrounding the death of Innocentia Atsufui Avinu, a student of the institution.

According to the UCC District Police Commander, ASP Abdul Abubakar, residents of the Duakor Community reported at about 6:00 a.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026, that a body had washed ashore on the beach. Police officers promptly responded to the report and proceeded to the scene to verify the information.

A preliminary examination conducted at the scene revealed no visible signs of physical injury on the body. The remains were subsequently transported to the mortuary at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital (CCTH) pending identification and further investigations.

Later that same day, investigators received information suggesting that the deceased might be a student of the University of Cape Coast. Following this lead, the Dean of Students’ Affairs was informed to assist with the identification process and related administrative procedures.

The investigation gained further clarity when the deceased’s roommate, who shared a private hostel room with her at Amamoma, a community near the university, reported to the police station with a photograph. The photograph helped authorities confirm the identity of the deceased as Innocentia Atsufui Avinu.

The roommate told police that she last saw Innocentia two days earlier at about 7:00 p.m. According to her account, the student received a phone call, dressed casually, and left the hostel room. Concern grew among friends and colleagues when she failed to return, prompting efforts to trace her whereabouts throughout the following day. However, those attempts were unsuccessful.

On Saturday, June 13, 2026, members of the deceased’s family visited the police station and were escorted to the mortuary, where they formally identified the body. Observations made during the identification process were consistent with the initial findings, as no physical injuries were detected.

ASP Abdul Abubakar indicated that police will obtain a coroner’s form from the court on Monday, June 15, 2026, to facilitate a post-mortem examination. The procedure will enable pathologists to determine the exact cause of death and provide further insight into the circumstances surrounding the case.

Meanwhile, the police have assured the public that investigations remain ongoing and that every effort is being made to establish the facts surrounding the student’s death.

The Inspector-General of Police’s Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team (CVET) has arrested a woman identified as Mahama Aminat, also known as Akosua Serwaa Minat, over allegations of issuing death threats against President John Dramani Mahama in a series of viral social media videos.

In a statement shared via Facebook on Thursday, May 21, 2026, the Police said the suspect appeared in multiple TikTok recordings that have since circulated widely online. In the videos, she is alleged to have made derogatory remarks about the President and issued threats directed at his life.

The Police further indicated that the content of the videos went beyond insults, adding that some of the statements were considered inciteful, with calls allegedly encouraging others to cause harm to both the President and his wife Lordina Mahama.

The statement added that following the emergence and spread of the videos on social media on Tuesday May 19, a joint team made up of the IGP’s Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team (CVET) and the Surveillance Unit of the National Operations Department launched investigations to trace the source of the recordings.

The suspect was subsequently arrested on Wednesday May 20, 2026, at Sekyere Zongo within the Sekyere Kumawu District.

Police say she is currently in custody assisting with investigations and is expected to be arraigned before court in the coming days as legal processes continue.

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