The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested seven individuals in connection with the robbery and hijacking of a fuel tanker carrying 5,400 litres of fuel at Teacher Mante near Suhum in the Eastern Region.
According to police preliminary investigations, the incident occurred on 6 August 2025 when the suspects, travelling in a green pickup truck, intercepted the tanker with registration number GT 2493-20.
The driver and his mate were handcuffed and forced into the pickup, while two of the suspects drove off with the tanker.
On 7 August, police personnel in the Accra Region intercepted the pickup and rescued the victims. One suspect, Christian Bortey Bernard, was arrested after a hot chase.
Further intelligence led officers to a fuel filling station at Asikwa Junction near Bunso, where the stolen tanker was found alongside another tanker with registration number GN 804-13.
Six additional suspects, Mark Abito, 34; Shaibu Adams, 27; Awini Ibrahim, 25; Muniru Ayeba, 19; Banabas Atiga, 26; and Abdullah Ganiu, 32, were arrested.
Police also impounded two fuel tankers, a pumping machine, and a Golf car with registration number GW 5185-Z.
All “suspects are currently in custody assisting with investigations,” a police statement signed by Ms. Juliana Obeng, Supt, Head of Public Affairs, Accra Region, detailed.
