A 35-year-old suspect, Benjamin Owusu, has been arrested by the Central East Regional Police for faking a robbery and kidnapping at his residence on September 3, 2025.
According to the police, Benjamin Owusu sent a text message to a complainant claiming he was under a robbery attack at his residence.
Officers discovered blood stains on the floor of his bedroom, but Owusu was not found.
Samples taken for forensic analysis later proved to be duck blood.
Police intelligence led to his arrest at a hideout in Akatamanso, Ashanti Region, on September 24.
Owusu confessed to the act, stating he did it because he could not account for the money in his possession that belonged to his employer.
The police added that Owusu will be arraigned after investigations are completed.
In related Police news, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), has issued a bold statement to criminals operating in Ghana.
According to COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, no matter how far or long they run, the police will eventually catch up with them.
Speaking during a press briefing at the National Police Headquarters in Accra on Wednesday, September 24, COP Donkor stated, “To the criminals out there, always remember that you may run and hide, but we will surely get you arrested to face the full rigours of the law. We are coming for you”.
“We wish to assure the good people of Ghana that the Police Service will continue to work around the clock to ensure security, law, and order at all times,” she added.
She further added, “As always, we call on all our stakeholders and the general public to continue to support the police, report suspicious activities, and share credible information with the police”.
Also, the Ghana Police have announced the arrest of ten armed robbers, with three being killed, who were targeting rural banks across several regions in the country.
Dr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), made this announcement at a press conference.
The IGP revealed the Police Service began observing a disturbing pattern of attacks on financial institutions that operated in a coordinated and well-structured gang.
Addressing members of the press, IGP Yohuno stated, “This morning, we are delighted to share with you a major breakthrough the Service has made in our fight against violent crimes, specifically armed robbery. After analysing data and conducting surveillance in collaboration with credible informants, we were able to track down the syndicate.”
“We will not stop until we get them arrested,” the IGP assured.
The police recovered a cache of weapons and other items, including:
- 14 weapons (AK-47 rifles, pump action guns, pistols, and a single-barreled gun)
- Ammunition
- Vehicles
- Mobile phones
IGP Yohono also extended commendation to the Ashanti Regional Police Commander and his intelligence team, and lauded all officers for their efforts.
See police statement below:
