The Ghana Police Service has arrested seven people in connection with a highway robbery that occurred last year along the Tamale–Buipe highway, during which a member of the Council of State was attacked.
The suspects — Rashida Yussif, Aaron Abaana, Wilson Abasong, Muntaru Iddrisu, Aminu Zibrilla, Innusa Sumaila and Haruna Safianu — were arrested on January 11, 2026, following weeks of investigations.
Briefing journalists at the Police Headquarters in Accra on Thursday, January 29, the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, said investigations into the incident are ongoing.
She explained that on July 21, 2025, the victim was travelling along the Tamale–Buipe highway when he was attacked by six armed men who made away with personal belongings, including mobile phones, cash, wristwatches, reading glasses, laptops and other items.
“The arrests form part of intelligence-led operations aimed at dismantling highway robbery networks across the country,” COP Donkor said.
She further disclosed that in a separate operation, five suspects were arrested in connection with another robbery incident at Nkasei in the Ahafo Region.
According to her, the suspects — Muta Kofi, Mahamadu Sajoe, alias Salifu, Shaibu Issah, Abdul Suleman and Bukari Sule, alias Taylor — were arrested on different days following investigations into a robbery that occurred on December 2, 2025.
She said the suspects, together with other accomplices, allegedly blocked the Goaso–Tepa road while armed and attacked unsuspecting road users.
COP Donkor noted that investigations into both cases are ongoing, as police work to retrieve stolen items and identify additional accomplices.
She urged the public to remain vigilant, prioritise personal safety when travelling, and avoid sharing sensitive information with strangers as police intensify efforts to curb criminal activities nationwide.
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