Ghana Police Launch Manhunts and Foil Robberies Following Fatal Attacks in Oti, Central, and Ahafo Regions

The Ghana Police Service has escalated security operations across the Oti, Central East, and Ahafo regions following a series of violent incidents, including the fatal shooting of a 36-year-old man in Nkwanta South and a deadly robbery of a mobile money vendor in Gomoa Dominase. These operations, occurring between June 2 and June 8, 2026, highlight a nationwide effort to dismantle criminal syndicates and apprehend perpetrators of high-profile crimes that have recently shaken several communities. Authorities are currently processing forensic evidence and have deployed specialized units to high-risk areas to prevent further violence.

In the Central East Region, police have launched an intensive manhunt for a group of masked gunmen who attacked the Gomoa Dominase Onion Market on June 6. The robbery resulted in the death of Hamisu Abdulai, a mobile money vendor who was shot during the raid. A second victim sustained gunshot wounds and is currently receiving medical treatment. Forensic teams at the scene recovered spent cartridges and other vital evidence as investigators appeal to the public for information that could lead to the arrest of the suspects, who fled the scene immediately after the shooting. This attack has renewed urgent calls for enhanced security measures for mobile money operators, who remain frequent targets of violent robbery.

Simultaneously, the Nkwanta District Police Command in the Oti Region is investigating the murder of Thomas Adon, a 36-year-old man shot dead in Keri on June 8. A joint Police-Military taskforce was deployed to the area to restore order and secure the crime scene, where ballistics evidence, including live ammunition, was collected for forensic analysis. While the motive for the killing remains under investigation, authorities have urged the local community to remain calm and refrain from retaliatory actions. The victim's body has been moved to St. Joseph’s Hospital Mortuary pending a post-mortem examination.

These investigations follow a successful police operation in the Ahafo Region on June 2, where the National Operations Department and Ashanti North Regional Police foiled a planned robbery in Kukuom. During the encounter, 23-year-old Ali Mohammed—a suspect wanted for a previous shooting in April—was fatally wounded after engaging officers in a shootout with an AK-47. Police seized a cache of weapons, ammunition, and other items, dealing a significant blow to a notorious robbery syndicate. This series of events underscores the ongoing security challenges in the region, with the Ghana Police Service reaffirming its commitment to proactive surveillance and rapid response to maintain public safety.