Nine arrested over mob attack on officer and mine guard at Tweapease
Deputy Regional Commander ACP Cephas Arthur told journalists in Bekwai that the arrests followed days of targeted investigations into the incident.
Nine people have been picked up by the Ashanti South Regional Police Command after a brutal attack on a police officer and a private security man at Tweapease on 3 January.
Deputy Regional Commander ACP Cephas Arthur told journalists in Bekwai that the arrests followed days of targeted investigations into the incident.
The suspects, aged between 17 and 40, have been named as Alex Sarfo, Roland Asiedu, Desmond Obideaba, Emmanuel Agveman, Isaac Dwumfour, Evans Bannor, Joshua Frimpong, Yaw Alex and William Bannor.
Police say the victims – Lance Corporal Michael Quarshie of the Regional Formed Police Unit in Kumasi and Emmanuel Kusi, a private security officer with TW Mines – were providing security at a football match organised by the company when they were allegedly ambushed.
“The suspects subjected the officers to severe beatings, inflicted injuries on them and even attempted to snatch the police officer’s firearm,” ACP Arthur said.
All nine were arraigned before the Bekwai Circuit Court on 8 January 2026 and have been remanded into custody to reappear on 21 January.
Police say they are still hunting for Rabbi Buabeng, described as the suspected ringleader of the mob. “We are pursuing all leads to ensure that every person involved in this attack is brought to justice,” ACP Arthur added.
