The Bono Regional Police Command has arrested nine suspects in connection with an alleged robbery and murder incident at Fiapre-Zongo, a community in the Sunyani Municipality of the Bono Region.
The suspects are assisting police with investigations into the alleged attack on a mobile money (MoMo) vendor and the deaths recorded during the incident.
Robbery attack at Fiapre mobile money shop
The incident occurred on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at about 8:00 p.m., when the police received a distress call reporting an ongoing robbery at Fiapre.
Police officers were immediately dispatched to the scene. However, the alleged robbers had fled before the security personnel arrived.
The attack reportedly targeted a mobile money vendor, identified as 30-year-old Amina Abu, who was allegedly robbed of approximately GH¢30,000 in cash.
During the incident, several people were hit by pellets from gunshots. The victims were identified as Amina Abu, Khadija Abu, 23; Anifa Tanko, 24; and Ibrahim Osei, 40.
Two people die after Fiapre shooting
During a subsequent search of the area, police found an unidentified man wearing or carrying a black mask lying behind the house of Ibrahim Osei with serious injuries.
The injured persons were transported to the Regional Teaching Hospital for medical treatment.
Police recovered six spent BB cartridges from the scene, which have been preserved as exhibits for forensic examination as part of the ongoing criminal investigation.
According to preliminary police findings, Ibrahim Osei came out of his room while the suspected robbers were escaping. He was reportedly shot and later died on arrival at the hospital.
The unidentified man who was found seriously injured also died while receiving medical treatment.
Nine suspects arrested over Fiapre robbery
Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspected criminals allegedly travelled on a cattle truck heading towards Berekum before getting off to carry out the robbery.
Following the incident, the Twumasikrom police checkpoint was alerted and instructed to intercept two vehicles transporting cattle.
The operation subsequently led to the arrest of nine suspects, who have been taken into police custody to assist with investigations.
The suspects are expected to be processed for prosecution once investigations are completed and sufficient evidence is established.
Police hunt remaining robbery suspects
The bodies of the deceased have been deposited at the hospital morgue for preservation, identification and autopsy.
The Bono Regional Police Command has assured residents of Fiapre, Sunyani and surrounding communities that efforts are ongoing to identify and arrest other suspects believed to be at large.
Police said they remain committed to bringing all persons linked to the Fiapre robbery and murder incident before the law.
The case highlights ongoing concerns about armed robbery, mobile money crime and public safety in Ghana, particularly the security risks faced by MoMo vendors who handle large amounts of cash.
Source: newsthemegh.com