Police arrest seven armed robbers at Zebilla in Upper East
The Upper East Regional Police Command arrest seven (7) suspected armed robbers for robbery activities at Zebilla, Garu and Binduri. The suspects are :Issaka Iddrisu age 20, Ali Tamimu age 21, Akugre Amobila age 26, Banabas Apiiga age 41, Abdul-Rashid Adamu age 38, Apiiga Alebena age 21, and Bilal Adabodee age 31. The arrest was … The post Police arrest seven armed robbers at Zebilla in Upper…
Seven armed robbers were apprehended by the Upper East Regional Police Command in Zebilla, Garu, and Binduri. The suspects included Issaka Iddrisu, 20, Ali Tamimu, 21, Akugre Amobila, 26, Banabas Apiiga, 41, Abdul-Rashid Adamu, 38, Apiiga Alebena, 21, and Bilal Adabodee, 31. The arrest was a result of an intelligence-led operation by the PID, the Black Cobra Unit, and the Zebilla Community Watchdogs.
The suspects had confessed to being part of a larger gang that supplied them with weapons to carry out their operations in the three areas. Two victims reported to the Police, identifying two suspects as being part of a trio who robbed them at gunpoint, stealing two Yamaha scooters worth GH¢30,000.00 and GH¢32,000.00 respectively, and threatening violence if they reported the crimes.
The suspects admitted to the robberies and revealed that their weapons were provided by an individual in Bawku who serves as their source of weapons. During searches of the suspects' homes, two unregistered motorbikes, drugs, and a total of GH¢29,550.00 were found, believed to be the proceeds from their crimes. All suspects have been remanded into police custody, with their next court appearance scheduled for September 23, 2026. Efforts are ongoing to identify and arrest the weapon supplier.
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