The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the recent robbery and murder of mobile money vendors in the region.
The victims, Patricia Nimako and Gideon Owusu Sarpong, were attacked in separate incidents at Krofrom and Kwadaso on February 13 and March 10, 2025, respectively.
Addressing the media on March 25, 2025, the Ashanti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Emmanuel Teye Cudjoe, confirmed that the suspects were apprehended on March 21, 2025.
He further stated that efforts are underway to locate a fourth suspect.
The police command also appealed to the public for assistance in the search.
“The Ashanti Regional Command has successfully apprehended three suspects linked to the robbery and murder of two mobile money vendors in the Ashanti Region. The first incident took place on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Krofrom, where the victim, Patricia Nimako, tragically lost her life along with a sum of money.
“The second incident occurred on Monday, March 10, 2025, when the victim, Gideon Owusu Sarpong, was robbed and murdered at his residence in Kwadaso.”
“The arrested suspects have been identified as Charles Kwame Danso, 23, also known as Kwame Charles, Philip Fordjour, and Samuel Adae Mensah. They were arrested on March 21, 2025, and are currently in police custody. They will soon be brought before the court to face justice.
“Efforts are underway to locate the fourth suspect, identified as Martin Amoah, also known as Augustine Amoah or Elliase Baba Macho. He is believed to be hiding in Kumasi, Dunkwa-Offin, Diaso, or Accra.
“The police command is, therefore, appealing to the public to assist in the search for Martin Amoah. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is urged to contact the police via the toll-free numbers 191, 112, or 18555,” he stated
