Police have arrested Abdul-Aziz Iddrisu, also known as Baaluuse, a 33-year-old suspect linked to the killing of a police officer at the Kariminga police barrier in the Upper East Region.

The suspect was apprehended at about 12:30 a.m. on February 17, 2026, during a joint intelligence-led operation by officers from the National Police Intelligence Directorate (NPID) in Accra and the Upper East Regional Police Intelligence Department (UER/PID).

He was arrested at his hideout in Polego, a suburb of Bolgatanga.

Iddrisu had been on the police wanted list in connection with an attack on officers at the Kariminga police barrier on December 29, 2025.

During the incident, General Constable Seth Oppong Damoah was shot and killed, while two other officers, General Corporal Nyanku Charles and General Corporal Abu Moro, sustained fatal injuries.

Police sources indicate that the suspect is believed to be affiliated with one of the feuding factions in the protracted Bawku conflict. Intelligence gathered suggests he played an active role in the violence that has plagued the area.

A preliminary search of three mobile phones retrieved from the suspect reportedly revealed materials linking him and other suspects still at large to violent activities in Bawku. Investigators say the devices contained videos and audio recordings, including footage of the suspect displaying several AK-47 assault rifles and pistols at a location believed to be within Bawku.

According to investigators, an audio message extracted from the phones allegedly captures the suspect requesting additional arms and ammunition to support efforts by one faction in the ongoing conflict.

Further intelligence suggests that the suspect and another individual identified only as Mark, who remains at large, may have been involved in the importation of weapons and ammunition into Bawku.

After the December 29 attack, Iddrisu reportedly went into hiding until police traced him to his location in Polego and effected his arrest.