The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested Stephen Kwakye on December 30, 2025, for allegedly conspiring to commit robbery against a gold miner at Manso Abrense near Manso Nsiana in the Ashanti Region.
Police said the arrest followed intelligence that Kwakye and other accomplices were planning to attack a miner who routinely transports gold to Kumasi for sale.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect played a central role in organising the robbery, including monitoring the victim’s movements and coordinating with his accomplices to intercept him during transit.
Acting on the intelligence, officers kept close surveillance on developments and arrested Kwakye when he reportedly showed up to collect his share of the proceeds, believing the operation had been successful.
During interrogation, Kwakye admitted to orchestrating the robbery.
He is currently in police custody assisting with investigations, while authorities continue efforts to identify and apprehend his accomplices to face the full rigours of the law.
