Three suspects have been arrested by the Western Central Regional Police Command in connection with a robbery attack on a vehicle transporting gold from Wassa Akropong to Jukwa.

This update was shared in a Facebook post by the Ghana Police Service on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

"The suspects were arrested on July 15, 2025 after a Toyota Hilux pickup with registration number GT 7426-23, transporting gold concentrate from a mining site to Wassa Akropong, was attacked near Jukwa town. The occupants of the vehicle at the time of the robbery included the driver, Kofi Gyamfi, a security guard, Bashiru and one other person. The robbers attacked the vehicle and made away with the gold concentrate", the post stated.

According to the police, swift response led to the arrest of one suspect, Foster Peprah, at the scene.

"Preliminary investigations revealed that he carried out the robbery with one Isaac, who is currently on the run. During interrogation, Foster mentioned Kofi Gyamfi, the driver, as the individual who invited them to carry out the robbery. Kofi Gyamfi was later arrested, and he named Bashiru, the security guard, as the originator of the plan. Bashiru was subsequently arrested at his hideout in Wassa Gyedua", it added.

The police added that the three suspects are currently in custody assisting investigations, while efforts are underway to arrest another suspect who is currently on the run.

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