The Ghana Police Service has foiled a planned robbery attack along the Ejura–Nkoranza Highway following an intelligence-led operation near Mimenaso No. 2 in the Ejura-Sekyedomase Municipality.
The operation, which took place on April 9, 2026, was carried out after police received intelligence indicating that a six-member robbery gang was planning to ambush and rob commuters along the stretch.
According to police sources, the gang was led by one Mahamadu Fuseini, popularly known as “Shaini”.
An operational team acting on the intelligence moved to a nearby bush, where the suspects were reportedly positioned in preparation for the attack. However, upon noticing the approaching police team, the suspects mistook them for potential victims and opened fire.
The police returned fire, during which one of the suspects was shot. The remaining members of the gang, including the alleged leader, managed to escape into the bush.
A pump-action gun loaded with four live cartridges, two spent cartridges, and three assorted keypad mobile phones were retrieved from the scene. Two additional live cartridges were also found in the pocket of the deceased suspect, along with a talisman tied around his waist.
The body of the deceased suspect has since been deposited at the Atebubu Government Hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy.
Police say efforts are underway to track down and arrest the remaining suspects involved in the planned robbery.
