The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested five persons suspected of involvement in a series of violent attacks against mobile money vendors in Tamale. A report from 3News indicates that the arrests occurred after a string of coordinated robberies took place over a forty eight hour window in the regional capital. The suspects are currently assisting the Ghana Police Service with ongoing investigations into the incidents.
Police officials stated that the operations were part of a broader effort to curb the rising trend of attacks on digital financial service points. According to reports from Citi Newsroom, the police intensified patrols and intelligence gathering following public outcry regarding the safety of vendors. The identities of the five suspects have not yet been officially released to the public by the regional command.
The suspects are alleged to have targeted vendors during peak business hours and late evenings. A report by MyJoyOnline confirms that the police recovered items including mobile handsets and unspecified amounts of cash during the apprehension. These items are being held as evidence while the police prepare to process the suspects for court proceedings in the coming days.
The Ghana Police Service has urged mobile money operators to enhance their personal security measures and remain vigilant. Official statements from the Northern Regional Police Public Relations Office noted that the command is tracking additional accomplices who are currently at large. Residents in Tamale have been asked to provide any information that could lead to the recovery of stolen funds or the arrest of other criminal elements.