The Upper East Regional Police Command has arrested seven suspects in connection with a series of alleged armed robbery incidents in Zebilla, Garu and Binduri.
The arrests followed an intelligence-led operation involving the Police Intelligence Directorate (PID), the newly established Black Cobra Unit and members of the Zebilla Community Watchdogs.
The suspects have been identified as Issaka Iddrisu, 20; Ali Tamimu, 21; Akugre Amobila, 26; Banabas Apiiga, 41; Abdul-Rashid Adamu, 38; Apiiga Alebena, 21; and Bilal Adabodee, 31.
According to the police, the suspects have admitted to being part of a wider network of robbery gangs operating in the area, with the network allegedly providing weapons for criminal activities.
The arrests came to light after two alleged robbery victims reported to the police and identified two of the suspects as members of a three-man gang that robbed them at gunpoint.
The victims reportedly lost two Yamaha scooter motorbikes valued at GH¢30,000 and GH¢32,000 respectively.
Police said the victims were also threatened with death if they reported the incident.
During interrogation, the suspects allegedly admitted to the robbery and told investigators that the weapon used was supplied by an individual based in Bawku, who they identified as their source for weapons and a place for keeping them.
A subsequent search of the residences of three of the suspects – Abdul-Rashid Adamu, Apiiga Alebena and Bilal Adabode – led to the recovery of two unregistered motorbikes, quantities of suspected hard drugs and GH¢29,550 in cash.
The police believe the money may be proceeds from the suspects’ alleged criminal activities.
All seven suspects have since been remanded into police custody by the Bolgatanga Circuit Court and are scheduled to reappear on September 23, 2026.
Meanwhile, police say efforts are ongoing to identify and arrest the alleged weapon supplier as investigations continue into the wider network.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
