Ghana Security Update: Police Foil Highway Robbery, Intercept Major Arms Shipment, and Track Adabraka Jailbreakers

The Ghana Police Service has intensified operations across multiple regions following a series of significant security incidents, including a major arms seizure in the Oti Region and a fatal confrontation with highway robbers in the Savanna Region. On April 29, 2026, the Nkwanta Municipal Police Command intercepted a Kia Rhino truck at the Brewaniase barrier, leading to the arrest of Richard Kpimbi, 27, and Latif Adam, 20. A thorough search of the vehicle revealed a pump-action gun and over 11,000 rounds of ammunition concealed under tarpaulins. While the suspects remain in custody, authorities have launched an investigation to determine the source and intended destination of the massive cache of weapons.

In a separate anti-robbery operation on the Yapei-Tamale highway, police thwarted a violent robbery attempt at Buipe. During a follow-up operation at a guest house, a confrontation ensued that resulted in the deaths of two suspected robbers, including a man identified as Babuga. Two other accomplices, Osman Abdulai and Umar Seidu, were apprehended earlier and are currently assisting with investigations. Meanwhile, in Accra, a manhunt is underway for three fugitives who escaped from the Adabraka Police Station on April 26. While three of the six original escapees have been successfully re-arrested, the police have increased their presence at key locations and are appealing to the public for confidential tips to secure the remaining suspects.

Tragedy and mystery have also gripped local communities as authorities investigate the disappearance of two young girls. In Sefwi Asawinso, the body of 8-year-old Josephine Ayitey was discovered in a cocoa farm a day after she went missing, sparking fear and grief among residents. In Dansoman, the Director of Great Lamptey-Mills Complex School has issued a formal response regarding the disappearance of 11-year-old Adelaide Mei Afia Asare. The school clarified that the student had not yet formally settled into the dormitory and disputed claims regarding their awareness of the child's special needs. Public assistance is being sought to locate the missing pupil, with sightings to be reported to the nearest police station.

On the judicial front, the Judicial Service has been forced to relocate the Circuit Court ‘A’ and District Magistrate Court ‘B’ in Sunyani to the Sunyani High Court premises. The move follows a devastating fire on April 26 that destroyed all official documents and materials at the original facility. Police have declared the site a crime scene as they investigate potential causes ranging from negligence to arson. Additionally, in international legal news, US singer D4vd has pleaded not guilty to charges involving the murder and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Prosecutors allege the crime was an attempt to cover up a history of abuse, while defense attorneys prepare for a trial following the discovery of remains in the singer's car.

These collective events underscore a period of heightened vigilance for Ghanaian law enforcement and the judiciary. From the interception of illegal firearms to the investigation of tragic child fatalities and court facility breaches, authorities are emphasizing the critical role of public cooperation. The Ghana Police Service continues to urge citizens to provide credible information that can assist in crime prevention and the successful prosecution of ongoing cases across the country.