The Ghanaian police in the Ashanti Region have arrested five Nigerian nationals and one Ghanaian over their alleged involvement in a series of robberies targeting bank customers in Kumasi.
According to the Regional Police Commander, DCOP Emmanuel Teye Cudjoe, the suspects trailed victims who had withdrawn large amounts of money from banks and then broke into their vehicles to steal the cash.
Police intelligence and surveillance footage from the emergency command centre helped identify two of the suspects and the vehicles used in the operations a gold-coloured Toyota Highlander (GT 2471-14) and a black Toyota Highlander (GX 7124-12), both with fake licence plates.
On Thursday, June 19, 2025, three other suspects—Russell Ekenze (29), Francis Friday (49), and Linus Agwazie (51)—were arrested. During interrogation, they reportedly confessed to being part of a larger criminal gang.
DCOP Cudjoe said the suspects admitted to carrying out similar thefts across various locations in Kumasi, including Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Mayanka, Asokwa, Kumasi Central Mosque, ShopRite, and the Georgia Hotel area.
They also mentioned the names of other syndicate members: Cosmas Maduabuchukwu, Ezuchukwu, C.J, DD, and Lele. Cosmas is said to have sustained a gunshot wound while trying to escape police arrest but remains on the run.
All six arrested suspects are in custody, and the vehicles used in the crimes have been impounded. A manhunt is ongoing for the remaining members of the gang.
The police confirmed that all suspects are Nigerians, except for one identified as DD, who is Ghanaian. The arrested individuals have been charged to court and remanded in custody.
The Ashanti police command reassured the public of its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of residents in the region.
