A suspected armed robbery attempt on the Kumasi-Bibiani Highway ended in violence on the evening of June 2, 2025, as police engaged in a fierce gun battle with five suspects, resulting in the death of one and the escape of four others.

According to a report by DailyGuideNetwork.com and confirmed by the Ashanti Regional Police, the confrontation occurred around 7:30 p.m., when the suspects, armed and dangerous, attempted to rob two passenger vehicles at gunpoint. Their operation was thwarted by the swift intervention of the police patrol team, leading to a heavy exchange of gunfire.

“Upon sighting the police, the suspects armed with the pump action gun, opened fire on the patrol team,” said DSP Godwin Ahianyo, spokesperson for the Ashanti Regional Police Public Affairs Department.

The officers returned fire, fatally wounding one suspect who was later pronounced dead at the Afari Government Hospital. The body has since been deposited in the hospital morgue for preservation and further investigations.

Four Suspects Still at Large

While one suspect was killed during the operation, four others managed to flee the scene. However, authorities believe that some or all of them may have sustained gunshot wounds during the confrontation.

As a result, the police are calling on the public and health facilities to remain vigilant. Medical practitioners across the Ashanti and Western North Regions are being asked to report any persons seeking treatment for gunshot wounds to the nearest police station.

“The Police are, therefore, appealing to all medical facilities and practitioners to be on the lookout and report any persons presenting with gunshot injuries,” DSP Ahianyo emphasized.

Public Vigilance Urged

The police are also urging citizens, particularly those living along the Kumasi-Bibiani corridor and nearby towns, to report suspicious individuals or activities.

“These suspects are armed and dangerous. We encourage the public to cooperate with law enforcement as we continue efforts to locate and apprehend the remaining criminals,” added DSP Ahianyo.

He further praised the Nkawie Police Patrol Team for their bravery and professionalism in what could have easily escalated into a tragic situation involving innocent civilians.

A Recurring Threat

Highway robberies remain a significant security concern in Ghana, especially on remote or poorly lit routes like Kumasi-Bibiani, where criminal groups often target travelers during the early evening hours. This latest incident highlights both the ongoing threat posed by armed criminals and the importance of increased highway surveillance and rapid police response.

The Ghana Police Service continues to assure the public that it is committed to protecting life and property, but it also emphasizes the need for community involvement in crime prevention.

What You Can Do

Authorities are asking citizens to:

• Avoid traveling at night on less secure highways if possible.
• Report individuals acting suspiciously or in distress, especially if they appear injured.
• Notify police if you spot any persons fitting the description of recent fugitives or suspected robbers.

Information can be reported anonymously through Ghana Police emergency lines or directly at the nearest police station.

Contact the Ghana Police Service:
Emergency: 18555
Crime Reporting: 191
WhatsApp Tipline: +233 59 147 6929

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The Ghana Police Service has arrested two men in connection with the possession of a significant quantity of suspected narcotic substances during a routine patrol operation in the Ayi Mensah area of the Greater Accra Region.

The suspects, identified as Mathew Narkotey and Augustine Teye, were intercepted on June 7, 2025, by officers from the National Operations Department (NOD). They were traveling in a Mazda pick-up truck with registration number GT 3490-P when the police conducted a search of the vehicle.

Inside the truck, officers discovered eleven large, compressed sacks of what is suspected to be illegal narcotic substances. The packages were concealed in the rear compartment of the vehicle.

Vehicle and Evidence Seized

According to a police statement, the vehicle and the suspected drugs have been impounded and secured at the Joint Operations Centre. Authorities say the seizure is part of an ongoing national effort to disrupt drug trafficking networks and clamp down on illegal narcotics in circulation.

“The items have been secured for evidential purposes, and investigations are ongoing,” the statement said.

Suspects in Custody

The two suspects are currently in police custody and are assisting investigators with further details regarding the origin and destination of the substances. Early interrogations have led to the mention of another individual, one Martey, believed to be the intended recipient of the consignment.

Hunt for Third Suspect

The police say active efforts are underway to locate and arrest Martey, who is now considered a person of interest in the investigation. Authorities have urged members of the public with relevant information to come forward.

“We are following all credible leads to ensure everyone involved in this illegal operation is brought to justice,” a senior officer familiar with the operation noted.

National Response to Drug Trafficking

This arrest is part of a broader security strategy by the Ghana Police Service and the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) to stem the flow of illegal drugs across the country. The strategic location of Ayi Mensah—situated at a key junction between the Eastern Region and Greater Accra—makes it a hotspot for such trafficking activities.

Authorities have increased highway patrols, intelligence-led operations, and community surveillance as part of the national crackdown.

Public Encouraged to Stay Vigilant

The Ghana Police Service is urging citizens to remain alert and report suspicious movements, particularly in rural and border communities where traffickers often attempt to evade detection.

“We rely on the public’s cooperation to win the fight against narcotics. Every tip counts,” the statement added.

Citizens can share tips or suspicious activities through the Ghana Police emergency lines or anonymously via the Police Service’s tip line.

Emergency Contacts

• General Emergency: 191
• Drug-Related Tips (NACOC): 0800 22 33 44
• WhatsApp Crime Tip Line: +233 59 147 6929

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A 30-year-old unemployed woman, Mavis Nkrumah, has been arrested by the Tesano Divisional Police Command for allegedly attacking her taxi driver ex-boyfriend with a substance suspected to be acid.

According to graphic.com.gh, Nkrumah, who reportedly attempted to flee Ghana after the incident, had visited her ex-lover, Gideon Frimpong, to confirm their breakup when she allegedly poured the substance on him.

Superintendent of Police Julianna Obeng, Head of the Greater Accra Regional Police Command’s Public Affairs Unit, disclosed this in a news brief.

“The Greater Accra Regional Police Command has arrested Mavis Nkrumah, a 30-year-old woman, for allegedly pouring a liquid substance suspected to be acid on her ex-boyfriend at Ablekuma Fan Milk, a suburb of Accra,” the report quoted her as saying.

Superintendent Obeng also stated that initial investigations indicate that on May 28, 2025, around 1:00 am, Mavis arrived unannounced at the victim’s residence the very night of the attack.

She explained that the 29-year-old taxi driver, Gideon Frimpong, had a brief conversation with Mavis, during which she requested that he drive her home, to which Frimpong agreed and offered to take her.

“On reaching a section of the road, Frimpong requested Mavis to alight since the road ahead was bumpy and rough,” the brief said.

Superintendent Obeng further recounted that Mavis once again questioned Frimpong about their relationship.

It added that after he confirmed for the third time that he had indeed broken up with her, she allegedly stepped out of the car and poured a substance suspected to be acid through the driver’s side.

Superintendent Obeng added that; “The victim, Frimpong, was identified by a group of people and subsequently rushed to the hospital, where he was treated for injuries sustained at the back, neck, among other parts of the body and he has since been discharged.”

She stated that Mavis, the suspect, fled the scene after the incident and attempted to escape into a neighbouring country.

However, on June 3, 2025, police arrested her, and she is currently in custody.

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