Ashanti Regional Police Nab Three Suspected Armed Robbers in Swift Operation
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has announced the arrest of three suspected armed robbers who had been terrorizing residents of Kenyasi and its surrounding areas.
The suspects, Umar Issah (26), Sherif Mohammed (20), and Abdul Jalelu (19), were apprehended on Thursday, May 8, 2025, shortly after they attacked and robbed two residents in the Kenyasi area.
The Ashanti Regional Police commander DCOP Emmanuel Teye Cudjoe disclosed this when he addressed the media in a press conference on Wednesday May 14, 2025
According to the police, the suspects, who operated on three separate motorbikes, forcibly took the victims’ mobile phones and attempted to flee the scene.
However, thanks to the swift action of the Kenyasi Police Patrol Team, the suspects were quickly pursued and apprehended.
During the pursuit, one of the suspects, Sherif Mohammed, sustained a gunshot wound, while the others suffered various injuries.
The suspects are currently receiving medical treatment under strict police guard at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.
The stolen mobile phones and the motorbikes used in the robbery have been retrieved and are being held for evidential purposes as investigations continue.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has commended the vigilance and professionalism of its patrol teams and urged the public to remain cooperative in the shared effort to ensure safety and security in the region.
The police are working to bring the suspects to justice and prevent future incidents of armed robbery in the area.
Source: Ghana/otecfmghana.com/Jacob Agyenim Boateng
