Police arrest five suspects over Kumasi robberies and murder

Ashanti Police arrest five suspects over robbery, murder and multiple armed robbery cases in Kumasi

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested five suspects in connection with a robbery and murder at Asokore Mampong as well as a series of armed robberies across several communities within the Kumasi Metropolis. Briefing the media on Monday, December 15, 2025, the Ashanti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Arthur Osei Akoto, said the arrests were the result of recent intelligence-led security operations carried out by the command. According t…

Police arrest five suspects over Kumasi robberies and murder

By Sarah Baafi The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested five suspected robbers in intelligence-led operations, including two suspects linked to the stabbing murder of a 28-year-old woman, Silver Ngozi, at Asokore Mampong, and three others described as serial street criminals operating across parts of Kumasi. The Regional Police Commander, DCOP Arthur Osei Akoto, briefed the media on Monday, saying the arrests were carried out on 12 Decem…