Police arrest 5 over robbery, murder of gold buyer
The Western Regional Police Command has arrested five suspects in connection with the robbery and murder of a 40-year-old gold buyer, Seth Kobina, at Agona Fie near Agona Nkwanta in the Western Region. The deceased was shot in the chest during an attack on his gold buying shop, while the suspects were allegedly attempting to … The post Police arrest 5 over robbery, murder of gold buyer appeared…
The Western Regional Police Command apprehended five individuals in connection with the robbery and murder of Seth Kobina, a 40-year-old gold buyer, in Agona Fie, Western Region. Kobina was fatally shot during the attack on his shop on August 20, 2026, around 8:00 p.m. The suspects, allegedly attempting the robbery, were spotted by Quayeson, who identified Amponsah as the gunman and Odoom as one of the perpetrators in CCTV footage.
Amponsah, a 29-year-old known as "Vandam," was arrested on August 21, 2026, at a guest house in Agona Nkwanta. During a search, a homemade pistol and live ammo were found. Amponsah later passed away in the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital. Subsequent arrests included Christopher Seyiri (47, "Cross and Die"), Bashiru Ibrahim (20), Thomas Odoom (30, "Wale"), and Isaac Quayeson (alias "Last Burial") in the Western North Region.
Quayeson's residence yielded more weapons and led to his identification of Amponsah and Odoom in the CCTV footage. Police are still seeking additional accomplices.
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