The Ghana Police Service has announced they have foiled a planned highway robbery leading to one suspect being shot dead.
According to the Police, the planned robbery attack was along the Ejura–Nkruanza highway following an intelligence-led operation near Mimenaso No. 2 in the Ashanti Region.
The Police detailed that the operation was carried out on April 9, 2026, after authorities received intelligence about a six-member robbery gang.
The police statement disclosed that the gang was led by one Mahamadu Fuseini, also known as Shaini who concealed themselves in a nearby bush, awaiting potential victims.
In a post on Facebook, April 10, 2026, the Ghana Police Service wrote, “POLICE FOIL ROBBERY ATTEMPT ALONG EJURA–NKORANZA HIGHWAY; ONE SUSPECT DEAD.
The Ghana Police Service has foiled a planned robbery attack along the Ejura–Nkuranza highway following an intelligence-led operation near Mimenaso No. 2 in the Ashanti Region.
On 9th April 2026, an operational team acting on intelligence proceeded to a bush where a six-member robbery gang, led by one Mahamadu Fuseini, also known as Shaini, was planning to ambush and rob commuters along that stretch.
As the Police team approached the location, the suspects, mistaking them for potential targets, opened fire. The team returned fire, during which one of the suspects was shot while the others, including the gang leader, escaped.
A pump-action gun loaded with four live cartridges, two spent cartridges, and three assorted keypad mobile phones was retrieved from the scene. Two additional live cartridges were also found in the deceased suspect’s pocket, along with a talisman tied around his waist.
The body has since been deposited at the Atebubu Government Hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy, while efforts are underway to pursue and arrest the remaining suspects connected to this crime”.
In related news, the Ghana Police Service has announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with the violent shooting at the Adjen Kotoku Onion Market on April 6, 2026.
According to the Police, the suspect has been identified as 40-year-old Inusah Seidu.
The Police detail, Inusah Seidu, was arrested at his hideout in Adjen Kotoku after closely monitoring his movements.
The Ghana Police Service in a post on their official X page stated, “POLICE ARREST SUSPECT IN CONNECTION WITH DISTURBANCE AT ADJIN KOTOKU ONION MARKET
The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting incident that occurred at the Adjin Kotoku Onion Market on 5th April 2026.
Following the disturbance, a team of surveillance officers from the Special Operations Assistant (SOA) to the Inspector General of Police was deployed to the area to conduct an intelligence-led operation.
On 8th April 2026 at about 3:00 pm, the team arrested the suspect, Inusah Seidu, aged 40, from his hideout at Adjin Kotoku. He is believed to have been involved in the shooting incident.
The suspect is currently in Police custody assisting investigations, while efforts are ongoing to locate and arrest other individuals connected to the incident”, the statement concluded.
Reports suggest that the Adjen Kotoku Onion Market on April 6, 2026, erupted into violence when armed men from a rival group invaded the market.
The violent attack led to injuries among several traders and heightened security concerns.
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