The Western Regional Police Command has arrested five people in connection with the robbery and killing of a 40-year-old gold buyer at Agona Fie, near Agona Nkwanta in the Western Region.
The victim, identified as Seth Kobina, was fatally shot during an attack on his gold buying shop on Thursday, August 20.
Police said the incident occurred at about 8:00 p.m. when armed men stormed the shop and opened fire, hitting Mr Kobina in the chest.
He was subsequently rushed to the Agona Nkwanta Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
Investigators reviewing CCTV footage from the area identified Emmanuel Amponsah, also known as “Vandam”, as a suspected member and alleged leader of the gang.
Amponsah, 29, was arrested the following day, Friday, August 21, at a guest house in Agona Nkwanta. Police said a search on him uncovered a locally manufactured pistol and two live BB cartridges.
He reportedly fell ill following his arrest and was taken to the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital for treatment, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Police have not yet disclosed the circumstances surrounding his death.
Investigations continued, leading to the arrest of three additional suspects in the Agona Nkwanta area. They are 47-year-old Christopher Seyiri, alias “Cross and Die”; 20-year-old Bashiru Ibrahim; and 30-year-old Thomas Odoom, alias “Wale”.
The fifth suspect, Isaac Quayeson, alias “Last Burial”, was arrested at Denkyira Kwaboso in the Western North Region.
According to the police, a search of Quayeson’s residence resulted in the recovery of a locally manufactured pistol, three live BB cartridges, a metal bar and two cutlasses.
During questioning, police said Quayeson identified the deceased’s alleged shooter as Emmanuel Amponsah.
He also reportedly identified Thomas Odoom as one of the individuals captured in CCTV footage during the robbery.
The four surviving suspects remain in police custody and are assisting with investigations as authorities work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the attack.
The Western Regional Police Command said efforts are ongoing to locate and arrest other individuals suspected of involvement in the robbery and murder.
