Police arrest seven suspected armed robbers at Zebilla

The Upper East Regional Police Command has arrested seven suspected armed robbers over alleged robbery activities in Zebilla, Garu and Binduri.

The suspects have been identified as Issaka Iddrisu, 20; Ali Tamimu, 21; Akugre Amobila, 26; Banabas Apiiga, 41; Abdul-Rashid Adamu, 38; Apiiga Alebena, 21; and Bilal Adabodee, 31.

Their arrest followed an intelligence-led operation conducted by the Police Intelligence Directorate (PID), the newly formed Black Cobra Unit and the Zebilla Community Watchdogs.

According to the Police, the suspects have confessed to being part of a wider network of gangs allegedly involved in supplying weapons for robbery operations in Zebilla, Garu and Binduri.

Following the arrests, two victims reported to the Police and identified two of the suspects as members of a three-man gang that allegedly robbed them at gunpoint of two Yamaha scooter motorbikes valued at GH¢30,000 and GH¢32,000 respectively.

The victims also told the Police that the robbers threatened to kill them if they reported the incident.

The Police said the suspects admitted to the robbery and disclosed that the weapon allegedly used in the operation was supplied by an individual in Bawku who serves as their source of weapons and safe-keeping.

A search conducted at the residences of three of the suspects ; Abdul-Rashid Adamu, Apiiga Alebena and Bilal Adabode, also led to the recovery of two unregistered motorbikes, quantities of suspected hard drugs and GH¢29,550 in cash, which the Police believe to be proceeds from their criminal activities.

The seven suspects have since been remanded into police custody by the Bolgatanga Circuit Court and are expected to reappear on September 23, 2026.

Meanwhile, the Police said efforts have been intensified to identify and arrest the alleged weapons supplier.