The Ashanti Regional Command has arrested four members of a dangerous carjacking syndicate known as the “Duku Syndicate” linked to the robbery and murder of one Andrew Amankwah at Ohwim- Aman, Kumasi in the Ashanti Region.
Police disclosed that the arrest followed a coordinated intelligence operation involving the Regional Police Intelligence Directorate, the Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team, and the CID Anti-Armed Robbery Unit.
According to the police in a statement, this led to arresting four members of the syndicate between February 18 and 22, 2026.
The suspects include Akwasi Manu (47), who was arrested for unlawful possession of the deceased’s Samsung mobile phone, a development that provided a major breakthrough in the investigation.
Bashiru Tanko, also known as “TK” (33), was arrested at Atonsu in Kumasi and linked to previous car-snatching activities.
Kojo Amponsah, alias “Kamakazi” (35), was arrested at Wireso near Boankra, and said to have provided intelligence connecting the syndicate to multiple violent robberies.
Emmanuel Kwame Appiah, alias “Taller” (38), was arrested at Danyame in Kumasi and identified as the driver during the fatal robbery.
According to the Police Service, Eric Antwi Duku (42) sustained gunshot wounds during a police operation on February 22, and was later pronounced dead at the hospital, retrieving ammunition, devices, and other materials.
“Exhibits recovered include a Bruni Mod 84 pistol with eight rounds of live ammunition, a tracking detection device, forged vehicle documents, and a Toyota Corolla S (impounded),” the statement disclosed.
The Police investigation shows that the syndicate specialized in the stealing of “Toyota Hilux and Land Cruiser vehicles ” after conducting surveillance on victims,” and had escalated to the use of lethal force,” adding that the group has been linked to robberies in Amanfrom and Kronum as well as several vehicle thefts in Tarkwa and Kumasi.
Police noted that suspects were previously wanted by the Western Central Regional are currently in custody and are expected to be arraigned before the court, while evading arrest, forensic examination will be done to apprehend other accomplices
