The Ghana Police Service has foiled a planned robbery attack along the Ejura–Nkoranza highway in the Ashanti Region, resulting in the death of one suspect.
The operation, carried out on April 9, 2026, was based on intelligence gathered by the Police. Officers proceeded to a bush near Mimenaso No. 2, where a six-member robbery gang was reportedly preparing to ambush unsuspecting commuters.
According to Police reports, the suspects led by Mahamadu Fuseini, also known as Shaini mistook the approaching officers for potential victims and opened fire. The Police team returned fire, fatally wounding one of the suspects, while the others, including the gang leader, managed to escape.
A pump-action gun loaded with four live cartridges, two spent cartridges, and three assorted keypad mobile phones were retrieved from the scene. Officers also found two additional live cartridges and a talisman on the deceased suspect.
The body has been deposited at the Atebubu Government Hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy.
Police say efforts are ongoing to track down and arrest the remaining members of the gang.