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The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has foiled a planned highway robbery operation along the Antoakrom–Manso Nkwanta stretch, resulting in the death of two suspected armed robbers.
According to police, the operation was carried out on December 31, 2025, after intelligence revealed that a gang of armed robbers had hidden in a nearby bush, preparing to attack commuters. A police patrol team was immediately dispatched to the area.
Upon encountering four armed suspects, the police said the suspects opened fire and attempted to flee, prompting officers to return fire. During the exchange, two of the suspects—identified as Usmaro Mohammed and Yaw Frimpong, also known as Nana Yaw—sustained gunshot wounds, while two others managed to escape into the bush.
A search of the scene led to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle loaded with 15 rounds of ammunition, one pump-action gun with four BB cartridges, four spent cartridges, and a black bag containing 16 live cartridges.
Police also impounded a Toyota Voxy vehicle believed to have been used by the suspects in carrying out their criminal activities.
Investigators suspect the gang is linked to several robbery cases in Manso and Obuasi, including the Mpohor gold robbery, the Nyinahini highway robbery, and a cocoa shed robbery at Sefwi.
Preliminary investigations further indicate that the suspects worked with accomplices based in Mankranso, Tamale, and Brekum, who are currently on the run.
The two injured suspects were pronounced dead on arrival at the Bekwai Municipal Hospital. Police say investigations are ongoing to arrest the remaining suspects and establish the ownership of the impounded vehicle.
