The Ghana Police Service has arrested seven suspects in connection with a highway robbery incident that occurred along the Tamale-Buipe Highway in the Savannah Region on 21st July 2025.
The suspects, identified as Rashida Yusif, Aaron Abana Baswiefanga, Wilson Avasong, Muntaru Iddrisu, also known as Virgin, Aminu Zebrilla, also known as Birdman, Inusah Sumaila, also known as Agenda, and Haruna Safiano, were picked up following intelligence-led investigations into the attack.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects, who were armed, attacked travelers along the Tamale-Buipe Highway and robbed them of mobile phones, cash, wristwatches, reading glasses, a laptop, and other personal belongings.
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Police investigations led to the arrest of Rashida Yusif, who was found in possession of an iPhone 7 Plus belonging to one of the victims. Further intelligence tracing linked the phone to a mobile phone shop at Dagomba Line in Salaga, resulting in the arrest of Aaron Abana Baswiefanga and subsequently his uncle, Wilson Avasong, in Tamale.
Additional operations led to the arrest of other suspects, including Muntaru Iddrisu and Aminu Zebrilla, an ex-convict, for their roles in the sale of the stolen phone.
A search of Aminu Zebrilla’s room uncovered a cache of weapons, including a locally manufactured short gun and pistol, live BB cartridges, 5.56×44 CZ and revolver ammunition, a sword inscribed “Birdman,” a jack knife, a cutter, a catapult, and a face mask.
Officers also found dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, a talisman, fifteen assorted mobile phones, seventeen wristwatches, five pen drives, several SIM cards believed to have been removed from stolen phones, and a jungle motorbike.
The items are believed to be linked to robbery activities under investigation.
Police say efforts are ongoing to arrest other suspects who are currently on the run and are believed to be in possession of additional weapons. The Ghana Police Service has assured the public of its commitment to combating highway robbery and ensuring the safety of road users across the country.
