Nine suspects in Police grip over GHS30,000 Momo robbery and murder at Fiapre

The Bono Regional Police Command has arrested nine (9) suspects in connection with GHC30,000 mobile money vendor robbery and murder incidents at Fiapre-Zongo, a suburb of Sunyani Municipality of the Bono Region.

The incident occurred at about 8:00 pm on August 5, 2026 when Police received a distress call of an ongoing robbery at Fiapre. Personnel responded swiftly to the scene however, the perpetrators had fled prior to their arrival. The attack was targeted at a mobile money vendor.

The victims, Amina Abu, aged 30, a mobile money vendor; Khadija Abu, aged 23; Anifa Tanko, aged 24; and Ibrahim Osei, aged 40, were all hit by pellets from the gunshots. During further search, an unidentified man was found with a black mask lying beside him behind Ibrahim Osei's house with severe injuries. All five victims were rushed to the Regional Teaching Hospital for medical attention. Six (6) spent BB casings were recovered and have retained as exhibits for forensic examination.

In a press release signed by Chief Inspector Thomas Akeelah, the Public Relations Officer of the Bono Regional Police Command said Police investigations revealed that Amina Abu, a mobile money vendor, was attacked and robbed of GH₵30,000.00 in cash. While the suspects were fleeing the scene, Ibrahim Osei came out of his room, was shot, and died on arrival at the hospital. The unidentified man also died while receiving treatment.

Preliminary investigations from the statement revealed that the suspects got off a cattle truck heading towards Berekum direction to commit the crime. The Twumasikrom checkpoint was alerted to intercept two vehicles carrying cattle. Nine suspects have been arrested to assist with investigation into the incident and will be processed to court for prosecution.

The bodies of the deceased have been deposited at the hospital morgue for preservation, identification and autopsy.

The command assures the public that efforts are underway to apprehend the remaining perpetrators who are still at large and bring them to face the full rigours of the law.