Ghana Police Intensify Crackdown on Crime: Major Arrests in Missing Couple Case and Robbery Syndicates Neutralized

The Ghana Police Service has recorded significant breakthroughs in several high-profile criminal investigations across the country, ranging from the mysterious disappearance of a prominent couple in Accra to the dismantling of violent highway robbery gangs in the Ashanti and Northern regions. These operations, characterized by intelligence-led surveillance and tactical interventions, underscore an intensified national effort to restore public safety and bring perpetrators of violent crime to justice. The police have successfully apprehended several key figures and intercepted a massive haul of illegal munitions in separate operations conducted over the recent period.

In a major development concerning the disappearance of Dr. Jesse Amuah and his wife, Elizabeth Esi Amuah, authorities have confirmed the arrest of two individuals. The couple has been missing since March 23, 2026, though a formal report was not filed until April 22 after their home was found locked and their vehicle missing. A joint investigative task force, comprising various specialized units, is currently interrogating the suspects to determine the whereabouts of the couple. The police have renewed their appeal to the public for any credible information that could assist in resolving the case and locating the missing pair.

Parallel to the search for the Amuahs, police operations have dealt a heavy blow to regional robbery syndicates. In the Ashanti South Region, an intelligence-led operation resulted in the deaths of two suspected highway robbers, Sumaila Munkaila (alias Guda) and Umaro Musah. The suspects, linked to a series of roadblock attacks between Obuasi and Manso Nyinahin, were killed during a shootout that erupted when unidentified gunmen ambushed a police retrieval team. Similarly, in Kumawu, police apprehended an alleged robbery kingpin, Kofi Adu, and several gang members after tracking a mobile money trail. These suspects are believed to be responsible for multiple traumatic robberies involving significant financial losses across the Ashanti and Western Regions.

Further bolstering national security, officers at the Nkwanta–Breweniase barrier in the Oti Region intercepted over 11,000 rounds of ammunition concealed in a cargo truck traveling from Accra to Damanko. Two suspects, Kende Richard and Latif Adam, were arrested in connection with the haul, which included a foreign-made firearm. As investigations continue to trace the source of these illegal munitions and apprehend remaining gang members still at large, the Ghana Police Service has commended the bravery of its officers and reiterated its commitment to maintaining a robust security presence on the nation's highways.