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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspects in connection with a robbery and carjacking incident that occurred at Mpatasie near St. Anthony Hospital in the Ashanti Region.
According to a statement issued by the CID on November 8, 2025, the suspects, identified as Issaka Jamal, 30, and Kwadwo Badu, 40, were arrested after attempting to flee from the police along the Ofankor–St. John’s stretch of the Accra–Nsawam Highway. One of the suspects sustained a gunshot wound while the other suffered minor injuries. Both are currently receiving medical treatment at the Police Hospital.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects and their accomplices attacked two occupants of an unregistered silver Hyundai Tucson (DV-5357-Z) at Mpatasie on November 7, 2025. They allegedly robbed the victims of GH¢120,000, three mobile phones, identity cards, work tools, and other personal items before escaping with the vehicle.
The police operation led to the recovery of the stolen Hyundai Tucson, GH¢5,900 in cash, a customized number plate marked “Congo-1-24,” and other items. The recovered exhibits have been secured at the Police Headquarters as efforts continue to apprehend the remaining suspects.
The Ghana Police Service reaffirmed its commitment to intensifying intelligence-led operations to ensure that all individuals involved in the Mpatasie robbery are arrested and prosecuted.
