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The Accra Regional Police Command has apprehended seven suspects in connection with the robbery and hijacking of a fuel tanker loaded with 5,400 litres of fuel at Teacher Mante near Suhum in the Eastern Region.
According to police reports, the incident occurred on 6th August 2025 when the suspects, travelling in a green pickup truck, intercepted the fuel tanker with registration number GT 2493-20 and forcibly took control of it. The tanker driver and his mate were handcuffed and placed in the pickup while two of the suspects drove the tanker away.
On 7th August, police officers in the Accra Region intercepted the pickup truck and rescued the victims. The suspect in the cabin, identified as Christian Bortey Bernard, was arrested after a hot chase.
Further intelligence led police to a fuel filling station at Asikawa Junction near Bunso, where the stolen tanker was found alongside another fuel tanker with registration number GN 804-13. Six additional suspects Mark Ahito, 34; Shaibu Adams, 27; Awinli Ibrahim, 25; Muniru Ayebia, 19; Banabas Atiga, 26; and Abdullah Ganiu, 32 were arrested. Police also impounded two fuel tankers, a pumping machine, and a Golf car with registration number GW 5185-Z.
The suspects are currently in police custody assisting with investigations.
The Accra Regional Police Command has urged the public, especially drivers and transport operators, to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activities or vehicles to the nearest police station.
