Three people have been killed in a series of armed robbery incidents recorded at different locations in Ghana’s Northern Region within four days.
The attacks, which occurred between August 29 and September 1, 2026, targeted travellers and motorists along major roads in Saboba and Tamale, as well as the Tamale-Yendi Highway.
The first incident occurred around 4:00 a.m. on August 29 at Zagbeli, near Saboba, along the Chereponi-Yendi road.
According to the Police, four armed men attacked three people who were travelling on a motorbike from Chereponi towards Yendi.
The attackers reportedly shot and killed one of the male passengers before taking three mobile phones and GH¢100.
A second robbery was recorded on August 31 at about 8:30 p.m. near the UDS Junction at Dungu in Tamale, along the Tamale-Kumasi Highway.
Three armed men allegedly attacked motorists and made away with GH¢700,000, a motorbike and an iPhone during the incident.
The latest attack took place on September 1 at about 4:00 p.m. around the Kpligini Forest on the Tamale-Yendi Highway.
The suspects reportedly opened fire on a passenger Sprinter Benz bus with registration number UW 125-18, killing two passengers, a man and a woman.
The attackers subsequently fled with an unspecified amount of money belonging to the victims.
Following the incidents, the Northern Regional Police Command has intensified patrols and intelligence-led security operations along the affected highways and other areas considered vulnerable to criminal activities.
The Police are appealing to residents, motorists and commercial transport operators who may have witnessed the attacks or have information about the suspects to assist with investigations.
They have assured the public that information provided will be treated confidentially.
The Command has also advised individuals and businesses that handle large amounts of money to avoid carrying significant sums of cash and instead use banking, mobile money and other secure electronic payment methods.
