The Ghana Police Service has arrested seven individuals in connection with a sophisticated robbery syndicate allegedly responsible for a string of violent attacks targeting victims in Accra, Tema, Kumasi, Takoradi, and Anyinam, during which cash, gold, and mercury were reportedly stolen.
The arrests were carried out by the Office of the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) following weeks of intelligence-led surveillance and investigations into the operations of the criminal network.
The breakthrough came after an Ivorian investor, Mousa Bamba, lodged a formal complaint with police, reporting that he had been deceived into a fraudulent gold transaction at Dzorwulu in Accra.
According to his account, he was contacted by individuals who posed as legitimate gold dealers and lured him under the pretext of selling six kilograms of gold valued at approximately US$450,000.
Upon arriving at the meeting point, the victim was allegedly confronted by armed men who identified themselves as operatives from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and members of the military. The suspects reportedly robbed him at gunpoint before escaping with the valuables.
Following the complaint, police investigators launched a coordinated operation that led to the arrest of Mohammed Umaro, also known as “Alhaji,” and Gabriel Sewornu, popularly called “Dangote,” who are believed to be key figures in the syndicate.
Further intelligence gathered during the investigation implicated two military personnel — Lance Corporal Eugene Akurugu and Lance Corporal Emmanuel Arko, also known as “Bullet” — as well as three police officers: Inspector Richmond Osei, Corporal Gideon Anor, and Lance Corporal Felix Deku Tetteyga.
The police officers involved have since been interdicted from duty to allow for full and independent investigations into their alleged roles in the criminal activities.
Subsequent operations conducted on May 23 and 24, 2026, led to the arrest of additional suspects identified as Justin Oduro, alias “Don King” or “Mafia,” Clement Gyasi, and Farouk Zakari. Authorities say these individuals are believed to be part of the wider network behind the series of coordinated robberies.
Preliminary investigations suggest the syndicate operated by posing as security personnel and law enforcement officers to gain the trust of victims, particularly foreign investors and individuals involved in gold transactions, before executing armed robberies.
All seven suspects are currently in police custody assisting with ongoing investigations. Meanwhile, security agencies say efforts are underway to track down and apprehend other members believed to be on the run.
The Police Service has reaffirmed its commitment to dismantling criminal networks operating under the guise of security personnel and has urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious dealings, especially those involving gold trade transactions.
