The Western Regional Police Command has arrested five suspects in connection with the robbery and murder of a 40-year-old gold buyer at Agona Fie near Agona Nkwanta in the Western Region.
The incident occurred on August 20, 2026, at about 8:00 p.m., when armed men reportedly attacked a gold-buying shop and shot the owner, Seth Kobina, in the chest.
He was rushed to the Agona Nkwanta Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
According to the Police, preliminary investigations and CCTV footage identified 29-year-old Emmanuel Amponsah, alias “Vandam”, as the alleged leader of the gang.
He was arrested on August 21 at a guest house in Agona Nkwanta. Police said a search on him led to the recovery of a locally manufactured pistol and two live BB cartridges.
Amponsah later fell ill and was rushed to the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital for medical attention but was pronounced dead on arrival.
Further investigations led to the arrest of Christopher Seyiri, alias “Cross and Die”, 47; Bashiru Ibrahim, 20; and Thomas Odoom, alias “Wale”, 30, all within the Agona Nkwanta area.
Another suspect, Isaac Quayeson, alias “Last Burial”, was arrested at Denkyira Kwaboso in the Western North Region.
Police said a search of Quayeson’s residence resulted in the recovery of a locally manufactured pistol, three live BB cartridges, a metal bar and two cutlasses.
During investigations, Quayeson allegedly identified Amponsah as the person who shot and killed the deceased. He also identified Odoom as one of the suspects captured in the CCTV footage.
The suspects are assisting the Police with investigations as efforts continue to arrest other accomplices linked to the robbery and murder.
