The Central East Regional Police Command says it is closing in on a robbery syndicate operating within the Kasoa enclave.
The criminals reportedly pose as taxi drivers, pick up unsuspecting passengers, and divert their routes before robbing them at gunpoint.
According to the police, many victims are left traumatised and often unable to recall the registration numbers of the vehicles or give accurate descriptions of the suspects, making investigations difficult.
“There have been several instances of such a scenario,” the Central East Regional Police Command noted.
Despite these challenges, the command says significant progress has been made in tracking the suspects.
“We’ll soon clamp down on them,” said Central East Regional Police Commander, ACP Francis Nchor, in an interview with Citi News. He also urged the public to remain vigilant and cautious when boarding taxis.
Meanwhile, calm has been restored along the Akoti-Okyereko stretch of the Winneba highway, a recent hotspot for robbery attacks.
To enhance security, police have mounted checkpoints at Okyereko Junction and Tonisco and have increased their visibility with intensified patrols.
However, the regional commander pointed out that police response times are being hampered by speed ramps on that section of the road, which is currently under construction.
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