Police foil planned highway robbery on Ejura–Nkoranza stretch, one suspect killed

The Ghana Police Service has foiled a planned robbery attack along the Ejura–Nkoranza Highway following an intelligence-led operation near Mimenaso No. 2 in the Ejura-Sekyedomase Municipality.

The operation, carried out on April 9, 2026, followed intelligence that a six-member gang was planning to ambush and rob commuters along the highway.

According to police sources, the group was led by Mahamadu Fuseini, popularly known as “Shaini.”

An operational team moved to a nearby bush where the suspects were reportedly lying in wait. However, upon spotting the approaching officers—mistaking them for potential victims—the suspects opened fire.

Police returned fire, leading to the fatal shooting of one suspect. The remaining members of the gang, including the alleged leader, fled into the bush.

A pump-action gun loaded with four live cartridges, two spent cartridges, and three assorted keypad mobile phones were retrieved from the scene.

Two additional live cartridges were also found on the deceased, along with a talisman tied around his waist.

The body of the deceased suspect has been deposited at the Atebubu Government Hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy.

Police say a manhunt is underway to track down and arrest the remaining suspects as investigations continue.