The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has foiled a planned robbery operation along the Antoakrom–Manso Nkwanta stretch, leading to the death of two suspected armed robbers and the recovery of firearms and a vehicle.
According to the police, the operation followed intelligence that a group of armed robbers had assembled in a bush near the road and were preparing to attack commuters.
Acting on the information on December 31, 2025, a police team moved swiftly to the location.
Upon arrival, officers encountered four armed suspects who allegedly opened fire on the police and attempted to flee into the bush. The police returned fire, during which two of the suspects sustained gunshot wounds.
The injured suspects were later identified as Usmaro Mohammed and Yaw Frimpong, also known as Nana Yaw. The other two suspects escaped and are currently on the run.
A search conducted at the scene led to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle loaded with 15 rounds of ammunition, one pump-action gun loaded with four BB cartridges, four spent cartridges, and a black bag containing 16 live cartridges.
Police also impounded a Toyota VOXY vehicle believed to have been used by the suspects in their criminal activities.
The injured suspects were rushed to the Bekwai Municipal Hospital, where they were pronounced dead on arrival.
Police say the suspects are believed to be behind several robbery incidents in parts of the Ashanti and Western North regions, including robberies at Manso and Obuasi, the Mpohor gold robbery, the Nyinahini highway robbery, and a cocoa shed robbery at Sefwi.
Preliminary investigations have further revealed that the suspects operated with accomplices based in Mankranso, Tamale and Brekum. These accomplices, whose names have been withheld, are currently at large.
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command says investigations are ongoing to track down the remaining suspects and to establish the ownership of the impounded vehicle.
The police have also assured the public of their commitment to maintaining safety along major highways and urged residents to continue cooperating with law enforcement by providing timely information.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
