The Ghana Police Service released a statement confirming the arrest of three individuals suspected of orchestrating robbery operations along the stretch between Sunyani and Kumasi. According to the official police report, the arrests followed a targeted security operation conducted on January 25 to improve safety on the major highway.
A report from Citi Newsroom confirms that the suspects were apprehended after intensified surveillance in the Bono Region. The police statement indicates that the operation remains ongoing to ensure all members of the suspected criminal syndicate are brought to justice. Officials have not yet released the specific identities of the three individuals in custody.
Daily Graphic reported that the Ghana Police Service recovered items believed to have been used in the commission of the crimes during the raid. The authorities have transitioned the suspects into custody for further interrogation and processing for court. The police service urged members of the public who may have been victims of robberies on that route to assist with the identification process.
While the Ghana Police Service claims the suspects are linked to a series of highway incidents, the legal representatives for the accused have not yet issued a public response. The Bono Regional Police Command stated that security patrols will be heightened to deter further criminal activities on the Sunyani Kumasi highway. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.