Two of the suspects
The Accra Regional Police Command, working with the National Police Intelligence Directorate, has arrested five suspected members of an armed robbery and landguard group in Sapeiman Faase.
The intelligence-led operation on Thursday, July 17, 2026, led to the arrest of Torbui Agah Semaglo, 50, Shadrach Agah Semaglo, 22, William Kweku Sedanu, 21, Cyril Kassenu, 26, and Kingsford Agah Semaglo, 18.
A search of their premises uncovered a cache of weapons including one pump-action gun, one Stoeger ST-R9 pistol, one dummy Austria pistol, three rounds of 9mm ammunition, one AK-47 round, 12 BB cartridges, two kitchen knives, one jackknife, one face mask, and one talisman.
All items have been retained as evidence.
Police say preliminary investigations show the suspects are part of a criminal network terrorizing residents of Sapeiman and nearby communities through armed robbery and landguard activities.
The recovered weapons are alleged to have been used in those attacks. The five are in police custody assisting with investigations. Authorities say efforts are underway to trace links to other robbery cases and arrest more accomplices.
In a statement signed by Chief Superintendent, Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs, Accra Region, the Command thanked the public for credible information that led to the arrests.
“The Accra Regional Police Command urges residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious persons or activities to the nearest Police Station or via Police emergency numbers,” the statement added.
BY Prince Fiifi Yorke