Police Arrest 12 in Major Highway Robbery Operations
Seven suspects linked to Tamale–Buipe robbery and five others arrested in Ahafo Region following intelligence-led operations
- The Ghana Police Service arrested 12 suspects in two separate highway robbery operations along the Tamale–Buipe highway
- A member of the Council of State was among the victims in the Tamale–Buipe robbery
- The CID says investigations are ongoing and has urged motorists and the public to remain vigilant
The Ghana Police Service has arrested 12 suspects in two separate highway robbery operations, including a case in which a member of the Council of State was among the victims.
Seven of the suspects were picked up in connection with a robbery that occurred along the Tamale–Buipe highway in July 2025. The suspects — Rashida Yussif, Aaron Abaana, Wilson Abasong, Muntaru Iddrisu, Aminu Zibrilla, Innusa Sumaila, and Haruna Safianu — were arrested on January 11, 2026.
Briefing the media at the Police Headquarters in Accra on Thursday, January 29, 2026, the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, said investigations into the incident are ongoing.
According to her, the victim was travelling on July 21, 2025, when he was attacked by six armed robbers who made away with mobile phones, cash, wristwatches, reading glasses, laptops, and other personal items.
COP Donkor further disclosed that in a separate intelligence-led operation, five additional suspects linked to another highway robbery at Nkasei in the Ahafo Region were arrested on January 16, 2026.
The suspects — Muta Kofi, Mahamadu Sajoe (alias Salifu), Shaibu Issah, Abdul Suleman, and Bukari Sule (alias Taylor) — were arrested on different days in connection with the attack.
She explained that on December 2, 2025, the suspects, together with other accomplices, allegedly blocked the Goaso–Tepa road while armed, robbing road users of their belongings.
The CID Director-General urged the public to remain vigilant, prioritize personal safety, and avoid sharing sensitive information with strangers, as the Police Service intensifies efforts to combat highway robberies and other criminal activities nationwide.
