One Killed as Notorious Armed Robbery Suspects Are Arrested in Ashanti Region
On June 27, 2025, the Ashanti Regional Police Command conducted a special operation in Kumasi targeting a notorious armed robbery gang involved in violent home invasions. The raid ended in a shootout, claiming the life of one suspect, later identified as Bernard Owusu Ansah (“Hot Boy”), who died from gunshot wounds at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH). Arrests & Seized Evidence Nine suspects were arrested, including Kwadwo Kyei Baffuor, Joseph Oppong (“Joe”), Bernard Ansah, Kwadwo Konadu, James Asare Boateng, Emmanuel Asiedu, Maxwell Gyimah, Kelvin Adomako (“Chemical”), and Daniel Dwumor . Weapons and equipment recovered included pistols, pump-action shotguns, live ammunition, laptops, mobile phones, wristwatches, television sets, Wi‑Fi routers, and three vehicles. One suspect, Yahaya Nuhu, remains at large and is being actively pursued. Why This Operation Matters ReasonSignificanceCommunity SafetyRemoving a violent gang enhances public security and peace of mind.Police StrategyReflects effective use […]