Three arrested over alleged motorcycle gang robberies in Kumasi
Three men have been arrested by the Ashanti Regional Police Command over their alleged involvement in a suspected motorcycle gang accused of attacking and robbing residents in parts of Kumasi.
The arrests followed a police operation at Suame at about 1:40 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2026, targeting members of the group allegedly operating within the Breman-Kronum-Suame enclave.
The suspects have been named as Sharif Mahmud, 23, Abdallah Karim, 25, and James Alena, 25.
The Police allege that the group had been conducting illegal midnight motorcycle races, taking over public roads and attacking unsuspecting pedestrians before robbing them.
These activities, according to the Command, had created fear and insecurity among residents in the affected communities.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command said it had been monitoring the group’s movements for some time in an effort to apprehend its members.
The group had reportedly managed to evade arrest on several occasions before the latest operation led to the interception of some of its members at Suame.
Although three suspects were arrested, several others reportedly escaped during the operation.
The Police have granted the three arrested suspects inquiry bail. They are expected to appear before court when sitting resumes following the ongoing strike by the Judicial Service Association of Ghana (JUSAG).
Investigations are continuing, while the Command says efforts are being made to track down the remaining members of the suspected gang.
The Police have appealed to residents to assist the investigation by providing credible information that could lead to the identification and arrest of the fleeing suspects.
The Command reiterated its commitment to maintaining law and order and addressing activities that threaten public safety in the Ashanti Region.
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