Ghana police arrest soldiers, officers over deadly robbery syndicate

The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of seven individuals, including two military personnel and three police officers, over their alleged involvement in a robbery syndicate linked to multiple attacks across Accra, Tema, Anyinam, Kumasi, and Takoradi.

The Police Service disclosed this in a statement shared on its official social media platforms on Tuesday, noting that the arrests were carried out by the Office of the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector-General of Police, IGP.

According to the statement, the case began after an Ivorian investor, Mousa Bamba, reported that he had been lured to the Dzorwulu area under the pretext of a planned purchase of six kilograms of gold valued at US$450,000.

Bamba alleged that upon arrival, the suspects posed as officers of the Criminal Investigation Department, CID, and military personnel before robbing him at gunpoint and fleeing the scene.

Following his complaint, police launched investigations that led to the initial arrest of two suspects, Mohammed Umaro, also known as Alhaji, and Gabriel Sewornu, also known as Dangote.

Further investigations by the Ghana Police Service subsequently linked additional suspects to the operation, including two soldiers identified as Lance Corporals Eugene Akurugu and Emmanuel Arko, also known as Bullet, as well as three police officers; Inspector Richmond Osei, Corporal Gideon Anor, and Lance Corporal Felix Deku Tetteyga.

The Police Service stated that the officers involved have since been interdicted to allow for full investigations into their conduct.

It further revealed that intelligence-led operations by the Office of the Special Operations Assistant to the IGP led to the arrest of additional suspects, including Justin Oduro, also known as Don King and Mafia, Clement Gyasi, and Farouk Zakari, between May 23 and May 24, 2026.

“All suspects are currently in Police custody assisting investigations, while efforts continue to arrest other accomplices connected to the syndicate,” the Ghana Police Service said.

Ghana police arrest soldiers, officers over deadly robbery syndicate