Police foil armed robbery attack on Kumasi-Bibiani Highway 

A swift intervention by the Nkawie Divisional Police Patrol Team has prevented what could have been a deadly armed robbery attack on passengers traveling along the Kumasi–Bibiani highway.

According to the police, the incident occurred on Monday, June 2, 2025 at approximately 7:30 p.m. between Ahwerewa and Esaase.

Five armed men, one wielding a pump-action shotgun had intercepted two Sprinter buses at gunpoint and were in the process of robbing passengers when officers on patrol arrived at the scene.

Upon spotting the police, the suspect, with the firearm opened fire. The officers returned fire, fatally wounding one of the attackers.

The injured suspect was later confirmed dead at the Afari Government Hospital. The remaining four suspects managed to flee into the nearby bush and are currently at large.

Police believe some of the fleeing suspects may have sustained gunshot wounds. In a statement, the Ashanti Regional Police Command urged medical practitioners and facilities to report any individuals presenting with gunshot injuries to the nearest police station.

The deceased has been deposited at the Afari Government Hospital morgue pending further investigations.

Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Godwin Ahianyo, Head of the Public Affairs Unit in the Ashanti Region, commended the Nkawie Patrol Team for their “bravery and professionalism,” noting that their swift response averted a potentially tragic event.

Authorities are appealing to the general public to continue cooperating with the police by providing timely and relevant information to support law enforcement efforts in the region.

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