Western Central Police Arrest Four Over GH¢94.5 Million Gold Robbery in Wassa Akropong

The Western Central Regional Police Command has apprehended four suspected members of a robbery syndicate linked to a violent heist in Wassa Akropong that resulted in the theft of GH¢94.5 million in cash and gold. The arrests, conducted during a series of intelligence-led operations on July 21 and 22, 2026, follow a months-long investigation into the attack. The victim, a gold dealer named Mr. Orls Oduro, was reportedly ambushed by armed men on March 11, 2026, in an incident that has sent shockwaves through the local mining community.

According to police details, the robbery was a well-coordinated operation where the assailants successfully made away with a combination of physical gold and liquid cash. The total value of the stolen assets, estimated at approximately GH¢94.5 million, marks this as one of the most significant robberies targeting the gold sector in recent years. The Western Central Regional Police Command issued a formal statement on August 4, 2026, confirming that the intensive investigation into the syndicate's activities eventually led to the breakthrough arrests in late July.

The four suspects were recently arraigned before the Wassa Akropong District Court, where they were remanded into police custody. This legal step allows authorities to deepen their investigations and gather additional evidence as the judicial process begins. The court appearance highlights the police's determination to prosecute those involved in organized crime, particularly those who use violence to disrupt the economic activities of gold dealers in mining areas.

While four suspects are now in custody, the police are still searching for another key individual known as "Agogo," who remains at large. Authorities have appealed to the public to provide any information regarding his whereabouts to ensure the entire syndicate is dismantled. This case underscores a growing concern regarding organized robberies in the region's mining hubs and has prompted law enforcement to reiterate their commitment to public safety and the protection of businesses within the artisanal and large-scale mining sectors.