The Ghana Police Service has intensified its nationwide fight against violent crime and narcotics trafficking, announcing major breakthroughs in three separate operations involving murder investigations, highway robbery and an anti-drug swoop at Madina Market in Accra.
At a press briefing held at the Emergency Command Centre at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, Director of Public Affairs, DCOP Grace Ansah-Akrofi, disclosed that the Police had made significant progress in investigations into the murder of an Indian national and the deadly Nasia Bridge highway robbery attack.
The Director-General of Operations, COP Teye-Cudjoe, later briefed the media on a large-scale anti-narcotics operation led by the Inspector-General of Police’s Special Operations Team.
Four now in custody over murder of Indian businessman
DCOP Grace Ansah-Akrofi announced that the Police had arrested three additional suspects in connection with the murder of Indian national, Sain Devendra Kumar, whose body was discovered with multiple stab wounds in the boot of his abandoned vehicle at Sabin Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region on April 26, 2026.
The newly arrested suspects were identified as Osman Moro, also known as Thiago, Akum Kojo Junior, Moro Sule alias Moro Aboboyaa, and John Adoko alias Carter. Their arrests bring the total number of suspects in custody to four.
According to the Police, investigations revealed that Akum Kojo Junior admitted involvement in the murder and confessed to disconnecting and replacing CCTV servers at the deceased’s workplace with the assistance of Moro Sule.
Police intelligence teams later retrieved the concealed CCTV server from Daban New Site in Kumasi after the suspect led investigators to the location.
The suspects were also linked to the deceased’s missing mobile phones, including an iPhone 17 Pro Max and a Tecno phone, both of which were recovered during separate operations in Kumasi and nearby communities.
John Adoko alias Carter is also alleged to have driven the deceased’s vehicle to the location where it was abandoned after the crime.
Police say efforts are ongoing to arrest two other suspects identified as Zuzu Adrama, also known as Killer, and Vipul Jetpur Vijay alias Taruu, who have been mentioned in connection with the case.
Police arrest suspect over deadly Nasia Bridge attack
The Ghana Police Service also confirmed the arrest of Jamal Bature Mumuni, 38, in connection with the armed robbery attack on a VIP passenger bus at the Nasia Bridge along the Bolgatanga-Tamale highway on May 2, 2026.
The attack claimed the lives of two passengers and heightened security concerns along the highway corridor.
DCOP Grace Ansah-Akrofi stated that the suspect was arrested on May 6 and has been linked, together with his gang, to a series of violent attacks across the Upper East and North East Regions.
She noted that the suspect is assisting with investigations while security agencies pursue the remaining gang members currently on the run.
Police warn content creators against criminal conduct
The Police administration also issued a stern warning to individuals who engage in unlawful acts under the guise of content creation on social media.
DCOP Grace Ansah-Akrofi said the Service had observed a disturbing trend where some content creators allegedly threaten security personnel, spread misinformation and create fear and panic online.
She cautioned that such conduct could amount to criminal offences and warned that perpetrators would face the full rigours of the law.
According to her, the Police have intensified online patrols and monitoring operations to prevent criminal activities in digital spaces.
IGP’s Special Operations Team arrests 50 in anti-drug raid
Briefing the media on the third operation, Director-General of Operations, COP Teye-Cudjoe, revealed that the IGP’s Special Operations Team arrested 50 suspects during an intelligence-led anti-narcotics operation at the Madina Market enclave in the Greater Accra Region on May 7, 2026.
The suspects comprised 46 males and four females.
Preliminary screening by investigators identified the group as consisting of 25 Ghanaians, 13 Nigerians, nine Nigeriens, and one national each from Mali, Togo and Burkina Faso.
Police identified Abigail Oko, 26, and Mohammed Zaya, a Nigerien national, as alleged kingpins within the narcotics network.
Two other suspects, Yusif Abubakar, 25, and Amadu Alfani, 43, both Nigeriens, were also identified as shop owners allegedly involved in the sale and distribution of narcotic substances.
COP Teye-Cudjoe disclosed that the operation led to the seizure of 230 boxes of Tramadol valued at GH₵130,000, 49 boxes of wrappers valued at GH₵26,000, 10 parcels of suspected Indian hemp valued at GH₵15,000, 13 boxes of crushers, mobile phones, scissors, knives and other suspected narcotics-related materials.
The estimated street value of the seized exhibits is pegged at GH₵200,000.
All 50 suspects have since been transported to the National Operations Directorate Headquarters for further investigations.
The Ghana Police Service reaffirmed its commitment to sustained operations targeting narcotics supply and distribution networks across markets, communities and public spaces nationwide.
On behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, the Police administration commended officers involved in the operations for their professionalism and dedication to protecting lives and property.
Story by Osman Issah Abadoo
