The Ghana Police have announced the arrest of ten armed robbers, with three being killed, who were targeting rural banks across several regions in the country.
Dr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), made this announcement at a press conference.
The IGP revealed the Police Service began observing a disturbing pattern of attacks on financial institutions that operated in a coordinated and well-structured gang.
Addressing members of the press, IGP Yohuno stated, “This morning, we are delighted to share with you a major breakthrough the Service has made in our fight against violent crimes, specifically armed robbery. After analysing data and conducting surveillance in collaboration with credible informants, we were able to track down the syndicate.”
“The Ashanti Regional Police Commander, members of the press, officers and men present here, ladies and gentlemen. Good morning, and a warm welcome to the National Police Headquarters for this press briefing. Thank you for honouring our invitation in spite of the rain,” he said.
“My team and I, after analysing these robberies, observed a similar pattern. We immediately got to work after painstaking investigations, working with credible informants, analysing available data, surveillance across several regions. We launched a targeted operation to arrest these criminal elements,” he explained.
The IGP assured, “We will not stop until we get them arrested”.
The police recovered a cache of weapons and other items, including:
- 14 weapons (AK-47 rifles, pump action guns, pistols, and a single-barreled gun)
- Ammunition
- Vehicles
- Mobile phones
IGP Yohono also extended commendation to the Ashanti Regional Police Commander and his intelligence team, and lauded all officers for their efforts.
“I wish to sincerely thank members of the public who volunteered credible information to the police that contributed to this breakthrough,” Dr Yohuno said, encouraging continued cooperation from the public. “The Service is committed to rewarding credible information that supports our investigations.”
“We will continue to make life uncomfortable for criminal elements in our society. We will continue to pursue you till you are brought to justice,” he warned.
The syndicate is believed to be made up of about 15 persons, mainly carrying out bank robberies in the Ahafo, Western, Central, Eastern and Ashanti regions in addition to other robberies.
The affected banks include,
“Adansi Rural Bank/ Fomena: 10/04/2025
Lower Pra Rural Bank/Takoradi Inchaban: 24/04/2025
Asokore Rural Bank/Asokwa: 18/05/2025
Ahafo Kukom Rural Community Bank/ Branch: 30/05/2025
Nnwabiagya Rural Bank/Offinso: 10/07/2025
Bosomtwi Rural Bank/Suntreso: 18/07/2025
Kakum Rural Bank/ Elmina: 04/08/2025
MRB Bank/Winneba: 15/08/2025
South Birim Rural Bank/Akim Asene: 16/08/2025
Ecobank Ahafo Kenyasi Branch: 08/09/2025
St. Martin De Pores Co-Op Credit Union/Atonsu Monaco: 14/09/2025”
Also, COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), has issued a bold statement to criminals operating in Ghana.
According to COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, no matter how far or long they run, the police will eventually catch up with them.
Speaking during a press briefing at the National Police Headquarters in Accra on Wednesday, September 24, COP Donkor stated, “To the criminals out there, always remember that you may run and hide, but we will surely get you arrested to face the full rigours of the law. We are coming for you”.
“We wish to assure the good people of Ghana that the Police Service will continue to work around the clock to ensure security, law, and order at all times,” she added.
She further added, “As always, we call on all our stakeholders and the general public to continue to support the police, report suspicious activities, and share credible information with the police”.