Two arrested over robbery and murder of 20-year-old at Tweapease-Aboo
13th October 2025
Police in the Ashanti Region have arrested two suspects in connection with the robbery and killing of 20-year-old Kofi Mensah at Tweapease-Aboo.
The suspects — Solomon Opoku and Collins Aboagye — were apprehended in separate intelligence-led operations following the incident, which was first reported to the Bediem District Police Command on October 6, 2025, by the area’s Assembly Member.
According to a police statement issued on Saturday, October 11, the victim was attacked and killed, after which his Haojin motorbike was stolen.
Four days later, police tracked down and arrested Solomon Opoku at Council Quarters in Obuasi as he attempted to sell the stolen motorbike. Subsequent investigations led to the arrest of his accomplice, Collins Aboagye, at Kokotesua, also in Obuasi.
Police confirmed that both suspects have confessed to the crime and that the stolen motorbike has been recovered.
The two are currently in police custody and will be arraigned before court on Monday, October 13, 2025.
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining law and order, assuring the public that it will continue to pursue violent offenders and ensure justice for victims of crime.