Police grab three suspected armed robbers targeting Forex Bureau operators in Accra

The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested 3 men suspected of carrying out armed robberies against Forex Bureau operators and other individuals after luring them with fake foreign currency transactions.

The suspects have been identified as Osasu Igbinedion, alias Osass, 34, a Nigerian national; Noah Sokpui, alias Bellboss, 37; and Alhassan Issaka, alias Virgin, 25.

Police believe the trio are connected to a series of robbery attacks in Spintex, Osu, East Legon and Sowutuom.

In a statement issued on Thursday, November 12, the Police said the arrests followed investigations into an incident reported on September 17, 2026, when 4 men on 2 motorbikes allegedly attacked a victim near K. Ofori Shop along the Spintex Road.

The attackers, who were reportedly armed with a pistol, robbed the victim of GH¢163,986 and a Samsung mobile phone before escaping.

Investigations led to the arrest of Igbinedion on October 16 at a hideout in Kasoa Congo Villa. During interrogation, he allegedly admitted participating in the robbery and identified Sokpui and Issaka as accomplices.

Sokpui was arrested on October 21 at Ehi, near Dzodze in the Volta Region. Police also retrieved an unregistered black Yamaha M207 motorbike suspected to have been used in the attack.

The third suspect, Issaka, was apprehended on October 31 at Doryumu, near Dodowa.

According to the Police, other victims of robbery incidents have identified the suspects, who have also allegedly admitted involvement in the reported attacks. The three are said to have taken investigators to locations where they carried out some of the operations.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects allegedly posed as individuals seeking to conduct foreign currency transactions with Forex Bureau operators. They would arrange meetings at agreed locations before attacking the victims with pistols and taking their money upon arrival.

The suspects have since appeared before Accra Circuit Court 10 and been remanded into police custody.

The Accra Regional Police Command has urged Forex Bureau operators and members of the public to exercise caution when dealing with unfamiliar persons proposing financial transactions.

It also advised the public against meeting strangers in isolated places and encouraged residents to promptly report suspicious activities to the Police.