The Ghana Police Service says investigations into the robbery are ongoing
The Ghana Police Service has launched an investigation into a robbery attack at Labone following the death of a key suspect during a police operation in the Central Region.
According to the police, on January 30, 2026, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohunu, referred a petition filed by Madam Christiana Frimpong, a 77-year-old resident of Labone, to the Anti-Armed Robbery Unit (AARU) of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters for investigations.
According to the petition, Madam Frimpong was attacked in her bedroom on December 4, 2025, by armed men who restrained her by tying her hands and legs and covering her face with a plastic bag. The assailants reportedly made away with a Toyota Hilux pickup with registration number GW 9834-25, an iPhone 16 Pro Max, and other personal belongings.
“Following weeks of investigations and intelligence gathering, a police team led by ASP James Atampuri proceeded to Danso near Bawjiase in the Awutu Senya District in the early hours of February 6, 2026, at about 1:30 a.m.
“After four days of sustained intelligence operations, the team identified and located a suspect, Clement Kofi Aidoo, also known by the aliases Yaw, Paddy and Joseph Abequaye,” a police statement said.
Police sources say the suspect attempted to escape upon sighting the officers by jumping through a window while wielding a cutlass and attempting to attack the team. In the ensuing confrontation, he was shot and critically injured.
“The suspect was rushed to the Police Hospital for treatment but was pronounced dead by the medical officer on duty. His body has since been deposited at the hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy.
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“During the operation, police retrieved the stolen Toyota Hilux (GW 9834-25), several documents, and the complainant’s mobile phone. Also recovered were a Voter’s ID card and a Police ID card bearing the name No. 48935 G/Sgt Daniel Kusi Appiah. All recovered items have been retained as exhibits to support ongoing investigations.
“Subsequent investigations led to the invitation of No. 48935 G/Sgt Daniel Kusi Appiah, stationed at the Kaneshie Divisional Headquarters, to the AARU at the CID Headquarters on February 6, 2026.”
The police detailed that in his statement, G/Sgt Appiah explained that in November 2025, while searching for a house help for his ailing father, he was introduced to the suspect through KKN Domestic and Recruitment Agency at Bubuashie.
He stated that the suspect began work at his residence at Kaneshie on November 1, 2025, but allegedly absconded on November 14, 2025, while assisting his father to seek medical care at the Ridge Hospital.
The suspect reportedly fled with a Toyota Camry saloon car with registration number GC 123-12, police and voter ID cards, a cash sum of GH¢12,200.00, and other personal effects.
The matter was reported to the Kaneshie Police Station, where investigations revealed that the suspect was a native of Bontroase in the Central Region and that his real name was Joseph Obessi, also known as Paddy.
“On January 25, 2026, the suspect was reportedly spotted driving the stolen Toyota Camry at Bontroase. A police pursuit ensued, but he abandoned the vehicle at Kojoacquah Village and escaped.”
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