Police Nab 7 Notorious Highway Robbers in Accra and Eastern Regions
The Accra Regional Police Command, in collaboration with the Eastern Regional Police Command, has arrested seven members of a notorious highway robbery syndicate believed to be responsible for a series of violent robberies across parts of Greater Accra, Eastern, and Ashanti Regions.
The suspects, armed with firearms, had attacked a residence at Peduase, Aburi, on November 29, 2025, robbing occupants of mobile phones, jewelry, and cash. Following intelligence-led investigations, police arrested Kofi Ishmael, 30, on January 6, 2026, at Avenor, Accra. Ishmael admitted his involvement and identified Kwame Bediako, alias Star Boy, as the ringleader.
Suspects Arrested:
- Salia Mohammed (Kwaku Nuah), 27
- Kofi Ishmael (Ishmael Addo/Kofi Ketewa), 32
- Kwame Bediako (Star Boy/Nkokorpor), ringleader
- Kwadwo Kalovi (Aticho)
- Mumuni Abdul Razak (Mogambo), 39
- Kwasi Akambuley (Kwasi Fresh), 27
- Kwame Bonsu (Killer Ntua)
Exhibits Retrieved:
- Firearms
- Ammunition
- Machetes
- Knives
- Mobile phones
- Other items suspected to be proceeds of crime
The police investigations have linked the suspects to several previous robbery cases, including attacks on market women, motorists, and a fatal robbery incident in which a driver lost his life. The Regional Police Command assures the public of its commitment to dealing decisively with criminal activities
