Five arrested over alleged MoMo robbery syndicate in Upper West
The Upper West Regional Police Command has arrested five suspected members of an armed robbery syndicate accused of terrorising residents in parts of the Wa West District and Wa Municipality.
Five individuals have been apprehended by the Upper West Regional Police Command in connection with an alleged armed robbery syndicate, according to a press release issued on August 11. The suspects, all linked to the Wa West District and Wa Municipality, are accused of terrorizing residents and exploiting Mobile Money (MoMo) accounts.
The arrests followed months of intelligence-led operations by the police, which targeted the gang behind a series of robberies involving assaults and forced disclosure of MoMo PINs. Six suspects were identified, including a 52-year-old man who died during the operation. The deceased, Nasiru Abdul Rahman, was taken to the Upper West Regional Hospital but passed away upon arrival.
Three suspects, Adama Yussif, Amadu Moro, and the deceased, are identified as key members involved in several robbery incidents. The police allege the syndicate stole around GH¢22,070 in cash and siphoned GH¢3,274 from victims' MoMo accounts, totaling approximately GH¢25,344. Seven mobile phones were seized for further examination.
Two suspects, Haruna, 30, and Amadu Mahamudu, 24, remain at large. They are reportedly the gang's armourer and the son of the deceased suspect, respectively. Authorities urge residents to remain vigilant and provide information to help locate the remaining suspects and prevent further criminal activity.
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