Two suspects believed to be members of a robbery syndicate behind a string of violent attacks in Nkasiem have been arrested by the Ahafo Regional Police Command.

The syndicate reportedly targeted a gold buying company, a cocoa buying company, and attempted to break into the vault of the Asutifi Rural Bank, all within the same vicinity.

In a statement dated December 3, 2025, issued by Chief Inspector Kwadwo Boakye indicated that the robbers, armed with pump-action guns, shot and wounded one person in the thigh.

The victim received treatment at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Hwidiem and has since been discharged.

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Police said the arrests were made following a targeted intelligence-led operation, while a manhunt continues for the remaining suspects.

In response to the attacks, the Inspector-General of Police has deployed a special anti-robbery team from the National Police Headquarters in Accra to support the Ahafo Regional Command in tracking down the suspected members of the syndicate on the run.

The Ahafo Regional Police Command has assured the public that all members of the criminal group will be identified and arrested to face the full rigours of the law.

The public is advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police via the emergency line 059-9200593 or WhatsApp 059-9232700.

Read the statement from the Police below:

PRESS RELEASE:

TWO (2) ROBBERS ARRESTED IN AHAFO REGION AS IGP DEPLOYS SPECIAL ANTI-ROBBERY TEAM TO PURSUE OTHERS ON THE RUN pic.twitter.com/Vk9hQG0J4r

— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) December 3, 2025