The Ashanti Regional Police Command is on a manhunt for Martin Amoah, also known as Augustine Amoah, alias “Baba Macho,” who is suspected of being involved in the robbery and killing of a mobile money vendor in Kumasi.
The police have described him as a dangerous fugitive, believed to be hiding in Kumasi, Dunkwa-on-Offin, Accra, or the Central Region.
Three suspects have already been arrested in connection with the recent robbery and killing of two mobile money vendors in the Ashanti Region.
In the past two months, three mobile money vendors have been killed in separate incidents in Kumasi, causing fear and panic in parts of the Ashanti Region.
In two of the three recent killings of MoMo vendors, firearms were used.
The first incident occurred on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Krofrom, where Patricia Nimako was robbed and killed in front of her MoMo shop.
The second incident took place on the night of Monday, March 10, when Gideon Owusu Sarpong, alias “Junior,” was robbed and killed at his residence in Kwadaso.
The arrested suspects have been identified as Charles Kwame Danso, 23, also known as “Kwame Charles” or “Miami”; Philip Foujour, 29; and Samuel Audae Mensah, 42.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command confirmed the arrest of the three suspects on March 21, 2025, in Pankrono and Atimatim.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Emmanuel Teye-Cudjoe is appealing to the public to assist in the search for Martin Amoah, who is still at large.
“Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is urged to contact the police via the toll-free number 191 or 112 (18555 MTN and Telecel),” he said.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command assures the public that measures are being taken to ensure the safety of both the public and mobile money businesses.
“The Ashanti Regional Police Command remains committed to ensuring justice is served and urges the public to remain vigilant in helping to bring all responsible individuals to justice,” said the police commander.
The suspects are currently in police custody and will be brought before the court to face justice.
Earlier, the Ashanti Regional Security Council announced strategies to reduce the rampant robbery cases, including increasing police visibility, arresting unregistered motorbikes, and providing safety training for MoMo vendors, while also addressing the possession of illicit arms and ammunition.
