A/R: Police arrest suspect over planned gold robbery at Manso Abrense

The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested a man suspected of conspiring to rob a gold miner at Manso Abrense near Manso Nsiana in the Ashanti Region.

In a statement released on Thursday, January 1, 2026, the suspect, identified as Stephen Kwakye, was apprehended on December 30, 2025, following intelligence reports that he and other accomplices were planning to attack a miner who routinely transports gold to Kumasi for sale.

According to the Ghana Police Service, preliminary investigations revealed that Kwakye played a central role in organising the intended robbery.

His alleged involvement included monitoring the victim’s movements and coordinating with other accomplices to accost the miner while he was in transit.

Police said officers closely monitored the situation after receiving the intelligence and moved in to arrest the suspect when he showed up to collect his share of the proceeds, having been informed that the robbery had been successful.

During interrogation, the suspect reportedly admitted to organising the planned robbery.

Stephen Kwakye is currently in police custody assisting with ongoing investigations, while efforts are underway to identify and arrest his accomplices to face the full rigours of the law.