Joel Armah, also known as “Stop 10,” and Gideon Awuah, known as “Bongo,” pleaded not guilty to their respective charges.

Armah is additionally facing a conspiracy charge for allegedly plotting with one Jibril, also known as “Wale,” who remains at large, to rob a woman of her handbag. The bag contained GH¢16,000, an iPhone 16 Pro Max valued at GH¢13,000, US$10, documents, and other personal effects.

The court, presided over by Basilia Adjei-Tawiah, ordered that one of the sureties for each accused must be a salaried worker earning not less than GH¢2,500, while the other must be deemed suitable. The case has been adjourned to February 26, 2026.

Chief Inspector Daniel Ofori-Appiah, prosecuting, said the complainant, Madam Eva Vera Tetteh-Fio, is a medical doctor residing at Dansoman-Sahara. Armah lives at Zamrama Line near Shukura, while Awuah resides in Osu. Police are still seeking Jibril.

According to the prosecution, on January 2, 2026, at about 0010 hours, Armah and Jibril, riding an Apsonic motorbike with Jibril as the pillion rider, spotted the complainant at Adotey Mingle Street, Dansoman-Sahara, while she was walking with a backpack and a paper bag.

Armah allegedly slowed down and parked near her, after which Jibril alighted, pulled a machete from his trousers, attacked the complainant, and snatched her bags. The bags contained an iPhone 16 Pro Max valued at GH¢13,000, a wristwatch, a passport, a Ghana Card, clothing, a Yellow Fever card, and cash amounting to GH¢16,000 and US$10.

The prosecution said the suspects fled the scene on a motorbike and later, at about 0200 hours the same day, allegedly sold the phone to Awuah for GH¢2,000. A report was made to the police, and on January 10, 2026, Armah was arrested at his hideout in Bukom.

During interrogation, Armah admitted the offence, naming Jibril as his accomplice and Awuah as the receiver in his caution statement. Awuah was subsequently arrested and also admitted involvement. Both men were charged accordingly.

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Preliminary investigations revealed that around 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2025, the suspect attacked and robbed a female victim near the Golden Prime Preparatory School.

Okolie reportedly made away with her handbag containing an iPhone 16 Pro Max and a purse with an unspecified amount of money.

Following intelligence-led investigations and with assistance from the victim, the suspect was tracked to his hideout at Ngleshie Amanfrom, a suburb of Accra.

A search of the location led to the recovery of the stolen iPhone 16 Pro Max, which the victim positively identified.

Additional items retrieved from the scene included:

• One Dell laptop

• Two Itel mobile phones

• One Nokia phone

• One Alcatel mobile phone

• One Vodafone WiFi device

• Two pairs of AirPods

• One gold necklace

• Three wristwatches

• One ladies’ purse

• One wallet containing a health insurance card bearing the name Kwapong Sahnan

• Ten memory cards

In a statement signed by the Head of Public Affairs, DSP Victor Kofi Dosoo, the police indicated that Okolie is currently in custody, assisting with investigations, and will be put before court to face justice.

Meanwhile, anyone who may have fallen victim to the suspect’s robbery activities has been urged to visit the Regional Police Command to assist with ongoing investigations.

The Command further assured the public of its continued commitment to rid the streets and communities of criminal elements and urged all to cooperate in ensuring public safety and security.

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In a statement, the Central Regional Police Command revealed that Mohammed pleaded guilty to the charge of robbery and was convicted and sentenced accordingly.

He was arrested shortly after the attack, which occurred around 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 6, 2025, while attempting to flee the scene.

According to police reports, the gang ambushed motorists and robbed several passengers and drivers of cash, mobile phones, and personal belongings.

Four individuals sustained injuries during the operation and were rushed to the hospital for medical treatment.

During a search following Mohammed’s arrest, police recovered GH₵3,740 in cash, two Samsung smartphones, a Tecno Spark 20, an Itel keypad phone, an Itel power bank, a lady’s purse, five sticks of cigarettes, a wristwatch, a headset, a mobile phone charger head, and a pair of sandals — which has since been identified by one of the victims.

Source: Kofi Adjei

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A statement issued by the police said the suspect, Emmanuel Akanpatiba, was picked up on June 24 after a resident of Madina reported the theft of his red Royal motorbike from his home.

Acting on intelligence, officers traced the stolen motorbike to the suspect, who, during interrogation, admitted to the crime and identified his accomplice as Israel Fredrick Lomotey, currently on the run.

Investigations uncovered a wider network involving at least 12 motorbike thefts in areas including Madina, Adenta, Lapaz, and Teshie.

According to Emmanuel, the motorbikes are transported to the Agbogbloshie Onion Market and sold to known receivers identified as Nurudeen, Ali, and Inusah.

Mr. Akanpatiba confessed to breaking the steering locks of the motorbikes before transporting them to Agbogbloshie.

The stolen bikes were reportedly sold for between GH¢2,000 and GH¢3,000, depending on the year of registration.

Meanwhile, the police have assured that efforts are underway to arrest the remaining accomplices and recover more stolen bikes.

They have urged the public to properly secure their motorbikes and valuables and report suspicious activity to the nearest police station.

Source: Adomonline.com

The suspect has been identified as Enoch Asimiga.

In a statement, the Police noted that preliminary investigations revealed the suspect attacked a victim near Wassa Nkran at gunpoint with a locally manufactured pistol.

Enoch allegedly robbed the victim of an undisclosed amount of money and fled into a nearby cocoa farm.

The victim raised an alarm, prompting a swift community response that led to Enoch’s arrest.

A search conducted on the suspect led to the retrieval of one BB live cartridge, one locally manufactured pistol, and a Samsung mobile phone.

The suspect is currently in police custody assisting with ongoing investigations and will be put before the court.

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The Police believe he may be connected to a network responsible for a series of robbery cases reported across the country.

In a statement, the Police said Seidu was arrested on Saturday, May 25, 2025, during a targeted operation by its intelligence and tactical teams.

Preliminary investigations revealed that a quantity of gold and an unspecified amount of cash were stolen during the robbery.

The suspect is currently in custody and assisting with investigations, as efforts are underway to apprehend his accomplices.

The Ashanti North Regional Command has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring safety and security across the region and has urged residents to provide any information that may lead to the arrest of the remaining suspects.

Source: Adomonline.com

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The incident happened on the morning of October 3, 2024, at the Sefwi Boinzan Police station, where Tawiah was being held for charges including conspiracy to rob, robbery, and illegal possession of a firearm.

Juaboso District Commander, Chief Superintendent Samuel Ntosoh, was informed of the escape and immediately led a team to the Boinzan Charge Office to assess the situation.

Initial findings revealed that Constable Alice Owusu Agyemang, who was on duty, had opened the cell to provide water for Tawiah and his accomplice, Bright Tetteh, alias Kofi Y2K, for flushing their toilet.

During this moment, Tawiah pushed the officer aside and fled into nearby bushes.

A search party, including patrol units, was quickly organised to comb through the surrounding areas and nearby communities.

However, despite extensive efforts, the fugitive has not yet been located.

The Police have since engaged local informants in hopes of tracking down Tawiah and are continuing their search to bring him back into custody.

The Police team, while on patrols, responded to intelligence gathered that armed robbers were attacking traders from the Nyariga market.

A police report indicates this was on the afternoon of Sunday, February 27, 2022.

Upon getting to the said location, the team encountered three young men wielding pump-action guns.

The robbers engaged the Police in a shootout and one was gunned down in the process but the two others managed to escape.

The injured suspect was rushed to the Regional Hospital for treatment but was pronounced dead on arrival by the medical officer.

Meanwhile, his body has been deposited at the Regional Hospital Morgue for preservation.

Items retrieved from him included the pump-action gun with serial No. MVS4951A loaded with five rounds of BB cartridge ammunition he was using.

Also, a backpack containing 11 rounds of the same BB was retrieved.

Reports indicate the incident occurred at about 5:30 am while personnel were on patrol duties in the area.

The District Chief Executive for Adansi Akrofoum, Jonas Maurice Woode, confirmed the incident to Adom News‘ Isaac Normanyo.

Mr Woode narrated the deceased was part of a gang who, but for the timely intervention of the Obuasi police personnel, would have robbed a passenger vehicle travelling on the stretch at that time.

He explained the robbers engaged the police in a gun battle during which one of their members was shot and killed.

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The body has since been deposited at the mortuary for preservation, identification and autopsy.

Meanwhile, the Assembly member for Wamasi electoral area has commended the police for their act of bravery.

According to a statement from the Upper East Regional Public Affairs Directorate, the suspect was arrested on Monday, October 4, 2021 by the night patrol team of the Command.

Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) David Fianko-Okyere, the Public Affairs Officer in the signed statement copied to the Ghana News Agency in Bolgatanga, said suspect Owen, who was on an unregistered Yamaha AG motorbike, had “A pump action gun, Seven AAA live cartridges and one AAA empty cartridges, a jack knife, one handcuff and a talisman.”

The statement said the night patrol team in the area spotted the suspect at about 0230 hours who failed to comply when Police Officers asked him to stop, “He was, however, arrested after a hot chase and a search conducted on him revealed the above concealed in a bag he was holding.”

The statement said further search in his room in the presence of suspect Owen’s niece revealed an ash colour Police torchlight, one empty cartridge, a police reflector, and a piece of Police material with the inscription “Ghana.”

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“On that same day, a victim of attempted robbery, (named withheld), came to the Sandema Police Station at about 0250hours and reported that the said suspect attacked him in his house at about 0200hours with a pump action gun in an attempt to rob him.

“Information available to Police indicated that suspect Agriwen Owen, was dismissed from the Ghana Armed Forces for misconduct and was recruited by NADMO, but was again dismissed for allegation of misconduct,” the statement disclosed.

The Police in the statement assured members of the public of a robust police posture to deal with all criminal activities, especially violent crimes including; robbery, murder, and cross-border crimes.

“The command, therefore, entreats all and sundry with relevant information that could lead to the arrest and prosecution of offenders, to contact Police on Emergency/Toll-Free numbers; 191, 18555,112 or report to the nearest Police Station, Snap Check Points and Patrol Team for Rapid response,” it said.

The suspect, whose identity is not immediately known, was said to be undergoing treatment in Dr Dziblewo’s private facility.

This, according to Police sources, was after he suffered a gunshot wound during a robbery operation at Techiman a few days ago.

DSP Eric Awiaden, who confirmed the incident to Adom News said all attempts by the Techiman Police to arrest the robbery suspect proved futile as he fled the town.

However, a signal to Yeji over suspicion that he may be hiding in the town uncovered him inside the doctor’s facility after a search through the town.

The suspect and the doctor were arrested together with their accomplices.

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Police sources explained the deceased was arrested on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, in connection with a highway robbery.

His gang was reported to have attacked a sprinter mini-bus with registration No. GN 8428-20 on December 14, 2020. The bus was carrying 15 staff members of the B5 Metals Company and a cash amount of GH¢900,000.00 concealed in a polythene bag meant for payment of wages.

The suspect, as part of interrogations, is said to have confessed to being involved in land guard activities amid assurance to take the investigators to a bush where they bury their weapons at Prampram.

However, the Tema Regional Police Command, in a statement, indicated that upon arrival, he attempted to flee the scene but was gunned down.

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He was rushed to the Police Hospital for treatment but was pronounced dead.
His body has since been deposited at the hospital mortuary.

Read the full statement below:

News Release:

Shooting of a Suspected Armed Robber at Prampram.

A suspected armed robber, Joseph Mensah alias Sharp, who attempted to escape from police custody, has been shot by police.

The suspect was arrested on 10th February 2021 by the Tema Police Regional Command in connection with the robbery attack on a sprinter mini-bus with registration No. GN 8428-20 on 14th December 2020, then carrying 15 staff members of the B5 Metals Company and cash amount of GHS900,000.00 concealed in a polythene bag meant for payment of wages.

In the course of interrogation, the suspect confessed to land guard activities and volunteered to take Police Investigators to Prampram to recover buried guns used by him and his colleagues for their activities.

On 12th February 2021, the suspect directed the police Investigators to the said bush, where he attempted to escape but was shot by the police.

He was taken to the Police Hospital but was pronounced dead.

The Tema Police Regional Command assures residents in and around Tema of its readiness to fight crime and armed robbery in particular and appeals to the public to volunteer credible information leading to arrest and prosecution of all suspected criminals.