Seven suspects, including three police officers and two military personnel, have been arrested in connection with a robbery syndicate linked to a series of attacks across Ghana.
The suspects are accused of carrying out violent robberies in Accra, Tema, Anyinam, Kumasi and Takoradi, targeting victims for cash, gold and mercury.
The investigation began after an Ivorian investor, Mousa Bamba, reported that he had been lured to Dzorwulu in Accra under the guise of purchasing six kilograms of gold worth $450,000.
According to police, suspects posing as military officers and Criminal Investigation Department (CID) personnel allegedly robbed him at gunpoint before escaping.
Initial investigations led to the arrest of Mohammed Umaro, also known as Alhaji, and Gabriel Sewornu, alias Dangote.
Further investigations later implicated two military officers, Lance Corporal Eugene Akurugu and Lance Corporal Emmanuel Arko, also known as Bullet.
Three police officers, Inspector Richmond Osei, Corporal Gideon Anor, and Lance Corporal Felix Deku Tetteyga were also arrested in connection with the case.
The Ghana Police Service said the three officers have been interdicted to allow investigations to continue without interference.
Police also arrested three more suspects during intelligence-led operations carried out on May 23 and 24, 2026. They were identified as Justin Oduro, also known as Don King or Mafia, Clement Gyasi, and Farouk Zakari.
All seven suspects remain in police custody and are assisting with investigations.
Police say efforts are ongoing to arrest other accomplices linked to the robbery network.
