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Police arrest suspects over murder, bank robberies, gold-related attacks
On August 21, 2026, the Western Regional Police Command also mounted an operation that led to the arrest of five suspects in connection with the robbery and murder of a 40-year-old gold buyer, Seth Kobina, at Agona Fie near Agona Nkwanta.
The police have arrested some suspects in connection with the alleged murder of a missing couple, attempted bank robberies and robbery and murder attacks targeting gold buyers in the Western and Ashanti regions.
The IGP said sustained intelligence-led operations conducted between August and September 4, 2026, resulted in the arrest of five suspects, while another suspect died during the operation.
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