Upper West Police bust armed robbery syndicate after MoMo attacks; 6 arrested

The Upper West Regional Police Command busted an armed robbery syndicate operating in parts of the Wa West District and Wa Municipality. Six suspects were arrested following months of intelligence-led and coordinated operations. The arrests followed a series of robbery attacks where victims were reportedly attacked and wounded with machetes before being forced to disclose their Mobile Money (MoMo) PINs. The suspects allegedly used the PINs to transfer money from victims' accounts into MoMo accounts controlled by the robbers. Francis Yiribaare, Deputy Commissioner of Police and Upper West Regional Police Commander, signed a statement confirming the arrests.

The six suspects are Amadu Moro, 35; Adama Yussif, 40; Nasiru Abdul Rahman, 52; Iddrissu Adama, 35; Korika Issaka, 20; and Zakaria Brigi, 21. Nasiru Abdul Rahman sustained injuries during the operation and died upon arrival at the Upper West Regional Hospital. His body was deposited at the hospital mortuary for preservation and autopsy. Preliminary investigations linked Adama Yussif, Amadu Moro, and the deceased Nasiru Abdul Rahman to several robbery incidents, including an attack at Kpenateng Junction on August 1, 2026, and Piisi-Dapoha on March 27, 2026. Approximately GH¢22,070 in cash was allegedly taken from victims, and an additional GH¢3,274 was reportedly siphoned through MoMo accounts. Seven mobile phones were retrieved from the suspects. Two other alleged members of the syndicate are currently at large.