Seven arrested in Ashaiman police operation over robbery, arms supply

An intelligence-led operation by the Ghana Police Service in Ashaiman has resulted in the arrest of seven suspects believed to be linked to a recent robbery and the alleged supply of arms to criminal networks.

The operation was carried out on April 30, 2026, at about 6:20 PM, following a robbery incident at the Ashaiman Main Market on April 20, 2026. Acting on intelligence, police traced the suspects to a location known as “New York,” where an alleged arms supplier was said to be operating.

A team led by District Commander Orlando Joseph Adzokpa and District Crime Officer Ibrahim Bukari, together with investigators, an Alpha Patrol team and Community Police Assistants, moved to the area.

On arrival, six suspects identified as Prince Owusu, 30, Mohammed Ali, 22, Isaac Doe, 30, Ahmed Mondy, 25, Aziz Abubakar, 18, and Frank Wokrachie, 21, were spotted at a drinking spot. Police said the suspects attempted to flee, causing damage to a snooker table, a glass door and a wooden fence in the process.

All six suspects were arrested along with a female suspect, Gifty Ladzagla, who is believed to be the operator of the bar.

A search conducted in Ladzagla’s chamber and hall apartment led to the retrieval of twelve wraps of suspected narcotic substances, two iPhones, one Android phone, two cutlasses, three knives, four pairs of military camouflage long sleeve shirts and two pairs of camouflage trousers.

Police also impounded two unregistered Honda jungle motorbikes from the premises.

All suspects are currently in custody assisting with investigations, while the retrieved items have been secured as exhibits. Police say the suspects will be screened and those found culpable will be prosecuted.

The Command indicated that such intelligence-led operations will continue as part of efforts to clamp down on crime and improve security in the area.