The Western Regional Police Command has arrested five suspects in connection with the alleged robbery and murder of a 40-year-old gold buyer at Agona Fie, near Agona Nkwanta in Ghana’s Western Region.
The incident occurred on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at about 8:00 p.m., when armed men reportedly stormed a gold-buying shop and attacked the owner, identified as Seth Kobina.
According to the Police, the victim sustained a gunshot wound to the chest and was rushed to the Agona Nkwanta Hospital for emergency medical treatment. He was, however, pronounced dead upon arrival.
Police Arrest Suspected Gang Leader
Preliminary investigations, supported by CCTV footage, reportedly led investigators to identify 29-year-old Emmanuel Amponsah, also known as “Vandam,” as the alleged leader of the robbery gang.
Police arrested Amponsah on August 21, 2026, at a guest house in Agona Nkwanta. A search reportedly led to the recovery of a locally manufactured pistol and two live BB cartridges.
The suspect subsequently fell ill and was transported to the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital for medical attention. He was, however, pronounced dead upon arrival.
Four More Suspects Arrested
As investigations continued, the Police arrested three additional suspects within the Agona Nkwanta area. They were identified as:
- Christopher Seyiri, alias “Cross and Die,” 47
- Bashiru Ibrahim, 20
- Thomas Odoom, alias “Wale,” 30
Another suspect, Isaac Quayeson, alias “Last Burial,” was arrested at Denkyira Kwaboso in the Western North Region.
Police said a search of Quayeson’s residence resulted in the recovery of another locally manufactured pistol, three live BB cartridges, a metal bar and two cutlasses.
Suspect Links Alleged Gang Members to Murder
During interrogation, Police said Quayeson allegedly identified Emmanuel Amponsah as the person who shot and killed the gold buyer.
He also reportedly identified Thomas Odoom as one of the individuals captured in the CCTV footage connected to the robbery.
The five suspects are currently assisting the Police with investigations as authorities intensify efforts to identify and arrest other alleged accomplices linked to the gold shop robbery and murder in the Western Region.
The Police have urged the public to continue providing relevant information that could assist investigations and help bring all persons connected to the incident to justice.
Source: newsthemegh.com