Ghana police arrest three Nigerians over robbery

Ghanaian police arrest three Nigerian nationals suspected of involvement in robberies targeting bank customers in Kumasi. Credit: FB | Ghana Police Service

The Ghana Police Service has arrested three Nigerians suspected of belonging to a criminal syndicate allegedly responsible for a series of robberies targeting bank customers in Kumasi and its environs.

The Ashanti Regional Police Command disclosed this in a statement signed by the Head of its Public Affairs Unit, Superintendent Godwin Ahianyo, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

The suspects were identified as Aboy Promise, 30; Favour Uwalaka, 45; and Kingsley, 35.

The statement read, “The Ashanti Regional Police Command wishes to inform the public of the arrest of three suspected members of a criminal syndicate believed to be behind a series of robberies targeting bank customers in Kumasi and its environs.”

The police said the operation, which began at about 11:30pm, was carried out based on intelligence.

“On 31st October 2026, at about 11:30pm, an IGP’s Special Team, comprising personnel from the Anti-Armed Robbery Unit of the CID Headquarters and the Accra Regional Police Intelligence Directorate (PID), acting on intelligence, embarked on an operation to apprehend these suspects.

“A search of the suspects’ rooms reportedly led to the recovery of GH¢1,600, assorted mobile phones, a Royal motorcycle and a master key allegedly used to gain unauthorised access to vehicles belonging to bank customers.

“The operation led to the arrest of two Nigerian nationals, Aboy Promise, aged 30, and Favour Uwalaka, aged 45, at a hotel at Moshie Zongo. A search conducted in their rooms resulted in the recovery of GH¢1,600.00, assorted mobile phones, a Royal motorbike and a master key used to gain unauthorised access to victims’ vehicles and steal cash.

“During interrogation, the suspects admitted their involvement in the robberies and mentioned two accomplices, Chinedu, alias Alhaji, and Kingsley, alias KC,” the statement said.

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Explaining the alleged modus operandi of the gang, the police said, “Preliminary investigations indicate that the syndicate monitored banking premises, identified customers who withdrew substantial sums of money and trailed them before attacking and robbing them. They also broke into unattended vehicles belonging to bank customers using a master key to steal cash kept inside.”

The police said the suspects subsequently led officers to another hotel in Dechemso, a suburb of Kumasi, where Kingsley, alias KC, 35, was arrested, However, the fourth suspect, Chinedu, alias Alhaji, remains at large.

“The suspects subsequently led the police team to another hotel at Dechemso, a suburb of Kumasi, where Kingsley, alias KC, aged 35, also a Nigerian national, was arrested. The remaining accomplice, Chinedu, alias Alhaji, is currently on the run.

“The command is appealing to the general public to volunteer any credible information that could lead to his arrest. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to report to the nearest police station or contact the Police through emergency numbers 191, 112 or the toll-free MTN and Telecel line 18555,” the statement said.

The command further disclosed that the suspects admitted robbing a customer of GH¢15,000 at Asokore Mampong on October 27, after the victim withdrew the money from Kwamang Rural Bank.

“The suspects admitted to robbing a victim of GH¢15,000.00 at Asokore Mampong on Tuesday, 27th October 2026, after the victim had withdrawn money from Kwamang Rural Bank. They also admitted to similar robberies at the At onsu branch of Fidelity Bank, the Ahodwo branch of Access Bank and other locations within Kumasi and its environs.

“The three arrested suspects have since been handed over to the Ashanti Regional Police Command and are assisting with investigations.,” the statement said.

Warning bank customers to remain vigilant, the command said, “The command cautions bank customers to remain vigilant, be alert to suspicious persons around banking premises and avoid leaving cash or other valuables unattended in vehicles.

“The command also commends the public for their continued cooperation and assures residents of its commitment to combating robbery and other criminal activities in the region.”