Two security guards attached to the Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya East, Naa Koryoo Okunor, have been arrested for allegedly engaging in an armed robbery operation targeting a gold dealer.

According to a report by Crime Check TV GH on August 3, 2026, the suspects, who served as bodyguards to the MP, allegedly used tactical uniforms resembling those of military and police personnel during the robbery. The uniforms had reportedly been issued to them because of their security roles.

The suspects have been identified as Justice Kpappo Mingle, 31 and Justice Mensah. Before the National Democratic Congress (NDC) assumed power, Mingle worked as a photographer before later becoming a bodyguard for the MP. Mensah was reportedly a vulcaniser before taking up the same role.

The victim, George Osei Tutu, a gold dealer from Bekwai in the Ashanti Region, was allegedly transporting gold valued at GH¢165,000 from Denkyie to Fomena when the suspects intercepted him.

Reports indicate that they forced him to divert onto a bush road, where they allegedly robbed him of the gold.

The suspects also allegedly took the victim's car keys and other personal belongings before fleeing the scene.

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Investigations revealed that the suspects hid in a nearby bush, changed out of their tactical uniforms and later travelled to Adansi Asokwa, where they lodged at Adom Ara Kwa Guest House before proceeding to Kasoa.

Police investigations were aided by a crucial mistake allegedly made by Justice Mingle, who left his wallet at the robbery scene. The wallet reportedly contained his identification cards and business cards, enabling investigators to trace him.

Police subsequently tracked and arrested Mingle at Nyanano. During interrogation, he allegedly confessed to the crime and led officers to Akweley, where his alleged accomplice, Justice Mensah, was also arrested.

Further investigations suggest that the suspects were tipped off by the victim's excavator driver, identified as Festus, who allegedly provided information that facilitated the robbery.

Justice Mingle and Justice Mensah are currently standing trial before the Bekwai Circuit Court over the alleged robbery.



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