The Ghana Police Service confirmed the arrest of four individuals suspected of participating in a highway robbery at Anyinam in the Eastern Region. According to an official police statement, the suspects targeted traders traveling along the main road during the early hours of the day. Law enforcement officials acted on intelligence gathered from the scene and witness testimonies to track down the suspects shortly after the incident occurred.
During the arrests, the police recovered one locally manufactured gun and several mobile phones believed to belong to the victims. The Ghana Police Service reported that these items were found in the possession of the suspects at the time of their apprehension. The identities of the four individuals have not yet been released to the public as investigators work to verify their backgrounds and any possible links to other criminal activities within the region.
Reports from GhanaWeb and Citi Newsroom confirm that the operation was part of a broader effort by the police to curb the rise of highway robberies in the Eastern Region. The regional command stated that the suspects are currently in custody aiding with investigations. The police have assured the public that the suspects will be processed for court once preliminary inquiries are completed to ensure that justice is served for the affected traders.
The Ghana Police Service urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities near transit routes. While the four suspects remain in police custody, officials have not disclosed if more accomplices are being sought. The recovered weapon and electronic devices are being held as exhibits for the upcoming court proceedings according to the official statement from the police headquarters.