Police Arrest Three Suspects in Kumasi Bank Customer Robberies
Three Nigerian nationals were arrested in Kumasi for robbing bank customers and stealing cash from vehicles
In Brief
- •Three Nigerian nationals were arrested in Kumasi for robbing bank customers and stealing cash from vehicles
- •The arrests followed an intelligence‑led operation on 31 October 2026 involving the Anti‑Armed Robbery Unit and the Accra Regional Police Intelligence Directorate
- •Recovered items included GH¢1,600, mobile phones, a Royal motorbike and a master key used to access customers’ vehicles
- •Suspects admitted robbing a GH¢15,000 victim at Asokore Mampong on 27 October 2026 and other bank branches in Kumasi
- •One alleged accomplice, Chinedu (alias Alhaji), remains at large and police are seeking public assistance to locate him
Why It Matters
The arrests highlight the growing threat of organized, cross‑border robbery targeting bank customers in Ghana, underscoring the need for enhanced security protocols at banking premises and in vehicles. The case also illustrates the effectiveness of intelligence‑driven policing and inter‑agency cooperation in disrupting criminal syndicates, potentially deterring future attacks and protecting public confidence in the financial system.
Key Details
- Arrest Date
- 31 October 2026
- Suspects
- Aboy Promise (30), Favour Uwalaka (45), Kingsley (KC) (35) – all Nigerian nationals
- Recovered Value
- GH¢1,600
- Victim Amount
- GH¢15,000
- Locations of Arrest
- Moshie Zongo and Dechemso hotels, Kumasi
- Remaining Accomplice
- Chinedu (alias Alhaji)
Context & Background
The Ashanti Regional Police Command, led by Superintendent Godwin Ahianyo, coordinated the operation with the Anti‑Armed Robbery Unit of the CID Headquarters and the Accra Regional Police Intelligence Directorate, reflecting a multi‑agency approach to tackling armed robbery syndicates in Ghana.
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