The Upper West Regional Police Command has busted an armed robbery syndicate operating in parts of the Wa West District and Wa Municipality.
In a statement signed by Francis Yiribaare, Deputy Commissioner of Police and Upper West Regional Police Commander, he said the six suspects have been arrested following months of intelligence-led and coordinated operations by the Police.
The arrests follow a series of robbery attacks in which victims were reportedly attacked and wounded with machetes before being forced to disclose their Mobile Money (MoMo) PINs.
The suspects allegedly used the PINs to transfer money from the victims’ accounts into MoMo accounts controlled by the robbers.
The six suspects are Amadu Moro, 35; Adama Yussif, 40; Nasiru Abdul Rahman, 52; Iddrissu Adama, 35; Korika Issaka, 20; and Zakaria Brigi, 21.
Nasiru Abdul Rahman sustained injuries during the operation and died upon arrival at the Upper West Regional Hospital.
His body has since been deposited at the hospital mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
Preliminary investigations have linked Adama Yussif, Amadu Moro and the deceased Nasiru Abdul Rahman to several robbery incidents in the region.
These include an attack at Kpenateng Junction on August 1, 2026, Kulkpara-Dapoha on June 19, Kpenateng Community on June 15 and May 23, and Piisi-Dapoha on March 27, 2026.
Police investigations have so far established that approximately GH¢22,070 in cash was allegedly taken from victims.
An additional GH¢3,274 was reportedly siphoned through the victims’ MoMo accounts.
The Police have also retrieved seven mobile phones from the suspects. The devices are being examined as part of the ongoing investigation.
Two other alleged members of the syndicate are currently at large.
They have been identified as Haruna, 30, who is alleged to serve as the gang’s armourer, and Amadu Mahamudu, 24, the son of the deceased suspect.
The Upper West Regional Police Command says it has intensified efforts to locate and arrest the two wanted suspects.
The Command is urging residents, particularly those in communities affected by the recent robbery incidents, to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious persons, movements and activities to the Police.
It is also appealing to the public to provide credible information that could help investigators apprehend the two suspects and prevent further criminal activities.
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