The Ashanti South Regional Police Intelligence Directorate has arrested two suspects in connection with a robbery attack on an Indian national in Obuasi and a separately planned robbery operation targeting a distribution company in the same area.
The suspects, identified as Iddrisu Fuseini, also known as “Iddi,” and Shaibu Mohammed, alias “SM” or “Cicinati,” were picked up in intelligence-led operations conducted between April 16 and April 20, 2026.
A Police statement said suspect Iddrisu Fuseini, also known as “Iddi”, was arrested at his hideout in Bedieso, Obuasi following a tip-off.
During interrogation, he confessed to being part of a six-member gang that attacked an Indian national at his residence at New Baakoyeden, Obuasi, on April 12, robbing him of GH₵150,000.00.
He disclosed that the attack was orchestrated following a tip-off from suspect Ibrahim, an employee of the victim, who informed the gang that the victim kept large sums of money.
Further investigations led to the arrest of a second suspect, Shaibu Mohammed, also known as “SM” or “Cicinati”, on 20th April 2026 at his hideout in Gausu, Obuasi.
According to the police, during interrogation, he admitted to participating in the planning of the robbery and confirmed that the gang had further planned to rob a distribution company near Mawuli Hotel in Obuasi.
Investigations have further revealed that both suspects are currently standing trial at the Obuasi Circuit Court in connection with a separate robbery of GH₵600,000.00.
Meanwhile, a manhunt is ongoing to arrest the remaining accomplices, identified as Khalifa, Edward, Prof, Waddle, Ebbe, and Ibrahim, the police added.
The statement assured to recover a pump action gun and a locally manufactured pistol believed to be in their possession when arrested.
