The Accra Regional Police Command, working in collaboration with the Eastern Regional Police Command, has arrested seven suspected members of a notorious highway robbery syndicate believed to be behind a series of violent robberies in the Greater Accra, Eastern, and Ashanti Regions.
In a press statement released on Saturday, January 10, 2025, the police indicated that the group is connected to a violent armed robbery that occurred on November 29, 2025, at a residence in Peduase, Aburi.
During the incident, the suspects allegedly used firearms and made away with mobile phones, jewellery, and an undisclosed amount of cash.
The arrests were the result of intelligence-led investigations carried out by the Eastern Regional Police Intelligence Directorate (PID), in close collaboration with the Accra Regional PID.
As part of the operation, a 30-year-old suspect, Kofi Ishmael, was arrested on January 6, 2026, at Avenor in Accra.
Police say that during interrogation, Ishmael admitted his involvement in the Peduase robbery and identified Kwame Bediako, popularly known as “Star Boy,” as the alleged leader of the syndicate.
Acting on this information, police apprehended Bediako at Ablekuma Agape.
A search of his residence led to the recovery of a pump-action gun concealed within the fence wall, together with four BB cartridges. Bediako reportedly admitted to his involvement in several other robbery cases.
Investigations revealed that the gang had carried out multiple highway robberies targeting motorists and trailer drivers along major routes, including the Tema Motorway, Achimota Forest Road, Pokuase, Amasaman, Suhum, Nkawkaw, and the Juaso–Kumasi stretch.
“Further investigations revealed that the suspects were involved in multiple highway robberies targeting motorists and trailer drivers along the Tema Motorway, Achimota Forest Road, Pokuase, Amasaman, Suhum, Nkawkaw, and the Juaso Kumasi stretch.”
The suspects also disclosed that they were preparing to embark on another robbery at the time of their arrest.
Police have so far arrested and detained seven suspects, including one who is currently receiving medical attention.
“Police investigations have so far resulted in the arrest and detention of seven (7) suspects, including one who is currently on admission receiving medical attention.”
Those in custody are Salia Mohammed, alias Kwaku Nuah, aged 27; Kofi Ishmael, alias Ishmael Addo or Kofi Ketewa, aged 32; Kwame Bediako, alias Star Boy or Nkokorpor, identified as the gang’s ringleader; Kwadwo Kalovi, alias Aticho; Mumuni Abdul Razak, alias Mogambo, aged 39; Kwasi Akambuley, alias Kwasi Fresh, aged 27; and Kwame Bonsu, alias Killer Ntua. Investigations are ongoing to apprehend all remaining accomplices.
The police further confirmed that the suspects have been linked to previous robbery cases, including attacks on market women and motorists, as well as a fatal robbery in which a driver lost his life.
“Some of these individuals had jumped bail in earlier cases currently pending before the courts,” the statement added.
Recovered items include firearms, ammunition, machetes, knives, mobile phones, and other possessions suspected to be proceeds of crime.
The Regional Police Command assured the public of its unwavering commitment to tackling criminal activities.
“The Regional Police Command assures the general public of its commitment to dealing decisively with criminal activities and urges anyone with information that may assist ongoing investigations to report to the nearest police station.”
