Ashanti South Police bust armed robbery gang, kingpin arrested, key suspect dead
Ashanti South Regional Police Command successfully dismantled a suspected armed robbery syndicate following two intelligence-led operations at Krofrom and Mamponteng near Kumasi. The operations resulted in the arrest of the alleged gang leader and the death of a key suspect.
The first operation, conducted on March 26, 2026, led to the arrest of 27-year-old Munir Ali, also known as Petit. Ali sustained gunshot wounds during a shootout with police while attempting to flee and later died at the Bekwai Municipal Hospital. Preliminary investigations revealed that Ali had participated in multiple robberies across the region, including attacks on commuters along the Obuasi-Dunkwa road on March 10, 2026. He admitted involvement in robberies at Manso Mpatasie, Manso Odaho, and Mankranso, and linked the syndicate to criminal activities in Tarkwa and Aflao. Police recovered an unregistered pistol, one spent cartridge, and two live cartridges from him. Before his death, Ali identified several accomplices, including Dauda, Orlo, Bash, Emma (alias Abodie), and Atta Kakra (alias A.T), as well as the alleged gang leader, Obey, reportedly in possession of two AK-47 rifles and a pump-action shotgun. Acting on this information, police launched a second operation on March 28, 2026, at Mamponteng, resulting in the arrest of 28-year-old Osmanu Razak, the suspected kingpin. Razak admitted involvement in multiple robbery incidents, including the Mankranso and Kunsu Wiaso attacks and a robbery in Tarkwa, but denied participation in the Aflao case. He also confirmed that some gang members, including **
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Police in the Ashanti South region have taken action against a suspected armed robbery syndicate operating in the area- raising concerns about public safety. The operation has led to significant developments, but the full story is far from over.
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