Police in the Ashanti Region have arrested a man they say is the leader of a robbery group.

This group is accused of carrying out robberies that have frightened people living in Kumasi.

The Ashanti Regional Police Command made the arrest.

The capture happened after the police got important information and acted on it.

Further details about the operation and the suspect were not immediately released by the Ghana Police Service.

Investigations into the syndicate’s activities are continuing.