The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested four suspected armed robbers in connection with a robbery incident that occurred in Kunsu on December 7, 2025.

The suspects were apprehended on January 21, 2026 at approximately 10:00 p.m. by personnel from the Regional Anti-Robbery Unit in Kumasi, in collaboration with officers from the Surveillance Unit of the National Operations Directorate (NOD) at Police Headquarters in Accra.

This operation followed intelligence-led investigations conducted in Kunsu, Ashanti Region.

The suspects are, Yahaya Siedu alias "Diamond" (34), Atta Israel alias "Abode3/Stone (32), Victor Gyan alias "City Boy" (26), Stanley Wiafe Akanten alias "Figo" (30).

Investigations indicate that they are members of a criminal syndicate responsible for a series of robbery cases in Kunsu and surrounding communities.

A search conducted in the room of Yahaya Siedu led to the recovery of two pump-action guns, three cutlasses, five mobile phones, twenty-two BB cartridges, and an amount of GHS 5,400.00.

One of the firearms, a Pardus shotgun, was confirmed to have been stolen during the robbery incident on December 7, 2025 along the Kunsu-Mankranso road.

The suspects have admitted to conspiring to rob miners of cash, gold concentrate, and other valuables. They are currently in police custody, assisting with investigations.

The Ashanti Regional Police Command assures the public of its commitment to maintaining peace, safety, and security in the region.

This statement was released and signed by Godwin Ahianyo, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Head of Public Affairs Unit, Ashanti Region.