Four in police grip over GH¢94.5m gold robbery at Wassa Akropong

Four suspected members of a robbery syndicate have been arrested in connection with a violent attack on a gold dealer at Wassa Akropong in the Western Central Region.

The suspects are believed to have been part of a gang that allegedly robbed Mr Orls Oduro, a gold dealer, after he closed from work at Tamakloe on March 11, 2026.

According to police, the incident occurred at about 11:00 p.m. while Mr Oduro was returning home.

He had hired an Okada rider to take him to his residence at Wassa Akropong when armed men allegedly intercepted them.

The attackers reportedly held them at gunpoint and robbed them.

Police say the items taken included GH¢24,000 in cash, seven pounds and six matches of gold valued at GH¢94,530,000, an iPhone XR and a Tecno Spark 12 mobile phone.

Investigations began after the case was reported.

The Western Central Regional Police Command said an intelligence-led operation later traced some of the suspected syndicate members to Duaso and Domeabra.

The operation, carried out on July 21 and 22, led to the arrest of four suspects.

They have been identified as Kwabena Amuah, 25, also known as IK; Mohammed Nasir, 28, also known as Mallam; Samuel Agyei, 24, also known as Okese-1; and Kofi Gyasi, 26, also known as Brefo.

The suspects were put before the Wassa Akropong District Court on July 23, 2026.

They were remanded into police custody to assist with further investigations.

Police say they are still pursuing another suspect identified only as Agogo.

The Command has appealed to members of the public with credible information about his whereabouts to report to the nearest police station.

It also assured residents and businesses in the region that it remains committed to protecting lives and property.

The case has again raised concerns about organised robbery attacks targeting gold dealers and mining-related businesses in mining communities.