Notorious robber arrested over Obuasi murder
Seidu Masawudu, also known as Mashaa, a 25-year-old suspected armed robber and murder suspect, was arrested by the Ashanti South Regional Police Command. According to Deputy Regional Commander ACP Cephas Arthur, the suspect allegedly led a group of armed robbers to attack and stab Abdul Jabal Sulemana to death at Obuasi on July 9, 2026. ACP Arthur stated, "A follow-up was made to the AGA Hospital in Obuasi, where Abdul Jabal Sulemana was receiving treatment. Unfortunately, he was later pronounced dead."
Police responded to the incident but made no immediate arrests. Through intelligence-led operations, a police team tracked Masawudu to Bongo in the Upper East Region, where he was arrested. The suspect is currently in police custody assisting with investigations. ACP Arthur warned armed robbers and criminal gangs, stating, "The police will not give room for their activities. We are determined to deal ruthlessly with anyone who engages in crime." The body of the deceased has been deposited at the morgue pending autopsy and further investigations.
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Police in Ghana's Ashanti South Region have apprehended a suspect in connection with a fatal incident in Obuasi. This arrest follows an extensive
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