The Eastern Regional Police Command, in collaboration with the Eastern South Regional Command, has arrested a suspected armed robber linked to a series of highway robbery incidents along the Accra-Kumasi Highway.
The suspect, identified as Bube Gariba, was arrested at Akateng near Asesewa on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, during an intelligence-led operation.
Police investigations indicate that the gang is suspected of carrying out robberies at several locations, including Kwafokrom, Anoff, Nsawam-Adeiso, Apedwa, Adasawase-Ankaase and Enyiresi.
According to the Police, Gariba admitted to participating in three highway robberies near Anyinam and disclosed that he received portions of the proceeds from the operations. He also named several alleged accomplices and identified a man known as Osmanu, a resident of Accra, as the suspected leader of the group.
Police said Osmanu allegedly supplied two pump-action guns used during the robberies.
One of the suspects, Mohammadu, reportedly escaped after his wife allegedly alerted him and obstructed officers during an attempt to arrest him. His wife, 22-year-old Karia Hawa Isha, was subsequently arrested.
Nine other individuals were also picked up at the location and are being screened to establish whether they were involved in the robbery incidents.
The suspects in custody are assisting with investigations, while police have launched a manhunt for Mohammadu, Osmanu and other suspected members of the gang who remain at large.