The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has announced major breakthroughs recorded by the Ghana Police Service in its ongoing nationwide fight against robbery and murder.
Speaking at a press briefing in Accra the IGP said the Police Service had intensified intelligence-led operations across the Western, Northern, Greater Accra and other regions during the first quarter of the year.
According to him, special intelligence teams were deployed to monitor criminal activities and conduct targeted operations. He said the operations resulted in several arrests as well as the recovery of firearms and ammunition.
Giving an update on seven major cases, IGP Yohunu disclosed that police had arrested 32-year-old Abraham Awundok in connection with the murder of Dr. Jesse Amwa and his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Amwasi, who were reported missing in April 2026.
The IGP said investigations led to the recovery of the couple’s bodies. Awundok, who allegedly worked as an errand boy for the couple, is accused of murdering them before taking their mobile phones, money and vehicle and fleeing to the United Arab Emirates.
He was subsequently declared wanted through an Interpol Red Notice on August 30, 2026, and was deported from Dubai to Ghana.
The IGP said the suspect had admitted to the alleged crime during police interrogation. Investigations are continuing.
The Police Service also reported successfully foiling planned robbery attacks targeting banks in Accra and Tema.
During the operations, two suspects were shot dead, while another suspect was arrested at Labone.
Police also dismantled suspected robbery gangs operating in areas including Abofokrom and Manso.
Five suspects were arrested in those operations, with police recovering three AK-47 rifles and 357 rounds of ammunition.
The IGP further disclosed that police had arrested suspects linked to robbery incidents in Bufei, Tamale and Yendi, as well as the Kultor Market robbery and murder case.
Another suspect was arrested in connection with a robbery on the Enyiresi Central Road, where police recovered a pump-action gun.
In a separate operation, five additional suspects were arrested with eight AK-47 assault rifles.
The IGP assured the public that investigations into all the cases remain ongoing. He said the suspects are currently in police custody and will be processed in accordance with the law.
The Police Service has reiterated its commitment to strengthening intelligence-led policing and taking decisive action against violent crime across the country.
