The Ashanti Regional Police Command, under the leadership of Regional Commander DCOP Emmanuel Teye-Cudjoe, has arrested several individuals in connection with a string of violent residential robberies that have rocked parts of the region in recent weeks.
In a coordinated, intelligence-led operation conducted on Friday, June 27, 2025, around 11:30 a.m., officers from the Police Intelligence Department, supported by a joint patrol team from the KNUST District Police Command and Regional Operations, moved in on suspects at their various hideouts within the Kumasi metropolis.
During the operation, one suspect sustained gunshot wounds during an exchange of gunfire with police officers and was later pronounced dead at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH).
Another key suspect, identified as Yahaya Nuhu, remains on the run and is being actively pursued by law enforcement.
According to the police, the operation was launched following multiple reports of armed robbery incidents in the Abuakwa, Tanoso, Apatrapa, Dechembuoso, and Appiadu areas.
Investigations revealed that the suspects were heavily armed wielding pump action guns, pistols, and other dangerous weapons and had been breaking into homes, holding victims and their families hostage, and stealing valuables such as cash, laptops, mobile phones, and electronic gadgets.
The initial swoop led to the arrest of:Kwadwo Kyei Baffour, 39 Joseph Oppong alias Joe, 30,Bernard Owusu Ansah alias Hot Boy, 27 Items recovered from their hideouts include Multiple laptops, tablets, and mobile phones Wristwatches, television sets, and WiFi routers Three vehicles a Kia Morning and two Toyota Corollas (GX 4388-19 and AS 4777-22) they were Face masks believed to have been used during their robbery operations .
Further investigations and interrogations revealed shocking details.
Suspect Kwadwo Kyei Baffour admitted to participating in the robberies and confessed to committing a rape during one of the attacks.
Armed Robbers Arrested in Coordinated Police Operation Across Kumasi
Subsequent police operations led to the arrest of more accomplices,Kwadwo Konadu, 28,James Asare Boateng, 26Emmanuel Asiedu, 27, Maxwell Gyimah, 30.
Police retrieved several weapons and ammunition, including:A Taurus pistol (ACC721513) with 4 rounds of 9mm ammunition An NP Cal 9x19mm pistol (No. 11501418)A Jojeff pump-action shotgun (No. 8782) with 33 rounds
Addressing the press in Kumasi, the Regional Police Commander, DCOP Emmanuel Teye-Cudjoe, assured the public that an intensive manhunt is underway to apprehend the remaining suspect, Yahaya Nuhu.
“We remain committed to ensuring the safety, peace, and justice for residents in the Ashanti Region,” the Command said in a statement. “We commend the public for its continued cooperation and encourage all citizens to report suspicious activities to the nearest police station.”
