The four suspects were involved in a violent robbery attack on an okada rider
Four suspects have been arrested at Fomena by the Ashanti South Regional Police Command in connection with a violent robbery attack on an okada rider on Saturday, February 22, 2026.
In a post shared on X on February 28, 2026 police said the victim reported to the Fomena Police Station with a machete wound on his left toe.
According to the victim, he was returning from Old Ayaase after dropping off a passenger when he was ambushed on a section of the road by about ten tricycle riders.
“The victim was ambushed at a section of the road by about ten trycycle riders who had barricaded the route with their tricycles and other objects,” the statement said.
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The attackers allegedly barricaded the route with their tricycles and other objects, assaulted him, inflicted a machete wound on his leg, and escaped with his unregistered Haojin motorbike valued at GH¢15,000.
Police said swift action led to the arrest of four suspects Adom Peter, Abdul Zakari, Andy Benjamin, and one juvenile offender within the Fomena township on the same day to assist with investigations.
“Acting swiftly on the complaint, officers arrested suspects Adom Peter, Abdul Zakari, Andy Benjamin and one juvenile offender within Fomena township the same day to assist with investigations,” it indicated.
Items retrieved during the operation include the victim’s Haojin motorbike, one machete, a tricycle, and its ignition keys.
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has assured the public of its continued commitment to protecting lives and property and has urged residents to provide timely information to support crime prevention efforts.
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FOUR ARRESTED OVER ROBBERY ATTACK ON AN OKADA RIDER AT FOMENA
Four suspects have been arrested by police at Fomena under the Ashanti South Regional Police Command, in connection with a robbery attack on an okada rider on 22nd February 2026. pic.twitter.com/K9hJGklVKQ
— Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) February 28, 2026
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