The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with a violent robbery targeting an okada rider in Fomena on February 22, 2026.
According to a statement released by the Ghana Police Service on Saturday, February 28, the victim reported to the Fomena Police Station with a machete wound on his left toe.
He told police that he was ambushed while returning from Old Ayaase after dropping off a passenger.
The victim said about ten tricycle riders had blocked a section of the road using their tricycles and other objects.
“The group attacked him, inflicted a machete wound on his leg, and made away with his unregistered Haojin motorbike valued at 15,000 cedis,” the police statement said.
Acting quickly, officers arrested Adom Peter, Abdul Zakari, Andy Benjamin, and one juvenile suspect within Fomena township on the same day to assist with investigations.
During the operation, the police recovered the victim’s motorbike, one machete, a tricycle machine, and its ignition keys.
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has assured the public of its continued vigilance and ongoing investigations to bring all perpetrators to justice.
