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Police Arrest Seven Suspected Armed Robbers at Zebilla
The Upper East Regional Police Command has arrested seven suspected armed robbers over their alleged involvement in robbery activities in Zebilla, Garu and Binduri.
The suspects have been identified as Issaka Iddrisu, 20; Ali Tamimu, 21; Akugre Amobila, 26; Banabas Apiiga, 41; Abdul-Rashid Adamu, 38; Apiiga Alebena, 21; and Bilal Adabodee, 31.
According to the Police, the arrests followed an intelligence-led operation conducted by the Police Intelligence Directorate (PID), the newly formed Black Cobra Unit and the Zebilla Community Watchdogs.
The Police said preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects have confessed to being part of a wider network of gangs allegedly involved in supplying weapons for robbery operations in Zebilla, Garu and Binduri.
Victims Identify Suspects
Following the arrests, two victims reported to the Police and identified two of the suspects as members of a three-man gang that allegedly robbed them at gunpoint.
The victims reportedly lost two Yamaha scooter motorbikes valued at GH¢30,000 and GH¢32,000, respectively.
They also told investigators that the alleged robbers threatened to kill them if they reported the incident to the Police.
The Police said the suspects admitted to their alleged involvement in the robbery and disclosed that the weapon used in the operation was supplied by an individual in Bawku, who allegedly serves as their source of weapons and provides safe-keeping arrangements.
Police Recover Motorbikes, Suspected Drugs and Cash
A search conducted at the residences of three of the suspects — Abdul-Rashid Adamu, Apiiga Alebena and Bilal Adabode — reportedly led to the recovery of two unregistered motorbikes, quantities of suspected hard drugs and GH¢29,550 in cash.
The Police believe the cash may be proceeds from the suspects' alleged criminal activities.
The seven suspects have since been remanded into police custody by the Bolgatanga Circuit Court and are expected to reappear before the court on September 23, 2026.
Meanwhile, the Police said efforts have been intensified to identify and arrest the alleged weapons supplier as investigations continue.
The suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction.
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