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Ghana Police have arrested three Nigerian nationals suspected of belonging to a criminal group allegedly responsible for a series of robberies targeting bank customers in Kumasi and nearby communities. The arrests followed an intelligence-led operation by a specialised police team as investigators intensified efforts to identify those behind the reported attacks.
The suspects were identified as Aboy Promise, 30; Favour Uwalaka, 45; and Kingsley, also known as KC, 35. According to the Ashanti Regional Police Command, the first two men were arrested at a hotel in Moshie Zongo, Kumasi, while Kingsley was later apprehended at another hotel in Dechemso, a suburb of the city.
The police operation reportedly took place on October 31, 2026, at about 11:30 p.m. It involved personnel from the Anti-Armed Robbery Unit of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters and the Accra Regional Police Intelligence Directorate, operating as part of the Inspector-General of Police’s Special Team.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, November 3, the Ashanti Regional Police Command said the operation was based on intelligence gathered about suspected members of a group believed to be targeting people who withdrew money from banks. The arrests are part of an investigation into reported robberies in Kumasi and surrounding areas.
During a search of the hotel rooms occupied by Aboy Promise and Favour Uwalaka, officers reportedly recovered GH¢1,600 in cash, assorted mobile phones, a Royal motorcycle and a master key. Police suspect that the key was used to gain unauthorised access to vehicles belonging to bank customers and remove cash kept inside them.
The police account indicates that the alleged group used more than one method to target victims. Investigators believe its members monitored banking premises, watched customers who made substantial cash withdrawals and followed selected individuals after they left the banks. The suspects allegedly attacked and robbed some of those customers, while unattended vehicles were also reportedly targeted.
According to the police, the master key recovered during the operation is believed to have enabled the suspects to open vehicles without the owners’ permission. The group allegedly used this method to take money stored inside cars belonging to bank customers. These details form part of the preliminary findings and remain subject to the ongoing investigation.
The arrests reportedly developed further after the two men apprehended at Moshie Zongo were questioned. Police said they admitted involvement in the alleged robberies and mentioned two other individuals they identified as accomplices. The names provided were Chinedu, also known as Alhaji, and Kingsley, known as KC.
Acting on the information, officers proceeded to another hotel in Dechemso, where they arrested Kingsley, 35. The police said he was also a Nigerian national and was suspected of being part of the same group. However, the fourth person mentioned during the interrogation, Chinedu, alias Alhaji, had not been arrested as of the time the police statement was issued.
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has appealed to members of the public to provide credible information that could help locate the outstanding suspect. It urged anyone with relevant information to report to the nearest police station or contact the police through emergency numbers 191 and 112. The command also provided the toll-free MTN and Telecel line 18555 for public assistance.
Investigators have linked the suspects to several reported incidents in Kumasi and its surrounding communities. One case mentioned by the police involved a customer who was allegedly robbed of GH¢15,000 at Asokore Mampong on Tuesday, October 27, after withdrawing the money from Kwamang Rural Bank.
The police said the suspects admitted to that incident during questioning. They were also reported to have admitted involvement in similar robberies around the Atonsu branch of Fidelity Bank and the Ahodwo branch of Access Bank, as well as other locations within the Kumasi area. These allegations are among the matters being examined by investigators.
The reported incidents highlight the risks that can arise when criminals monitor people carrying cash after leaving financial institutions. Individuals who withdraw large amounts may become targets if their movements are observed and they are followed to another location. Police believe the alleged group took advantage of this pattern by identifying customers at banking premises before attempting to rob them.
Following the arrests, the three suspects were handed over to the Ashanti Regional Police Command and are assisting with investigations. The police have not announced a final outcome of the case, and further inquiries are expected to establish the full extent of the suspects’ alleged activities, identify any additional participants and determine whether other reported robberies are connected to the group.
It is important to distinguish between an arrest and a conviction. The three men have been arrested over allegations under investigation, and the police statements describe the evidence and admissions reported by investigators. Their guilt or otherwise will ultimately be determined through the appropriate legal process. The fourth individual named by the suspects remains wanted, according to the police account.
The arrests also bring renewed attention to personal security around banks and other financial institutions. Customers withdrawing cash are advised to remain alert to people or vehicles behaving suspiciously around banking premises. Anyone who believes they are being followed should consider seeking assistance from bank security personnel or contacting the police rather than travelling to an isolated location.
People who use private vehicles after making cash withdrawals should also avoid leaving money, phones, bags or other valuables visible inside unattended cars. Even when a vehicle is locked, leaving valuable items in plain sight can create an opportunity for theft. Customers should secure their belongings and avoid discussing large withdrawals openly in public places.
Banks and financial institutions also have a role to play in promoting customer safety. Clear security guidance, visible surveillance systems and prompt reporting of suspicious activity can help reduce opportunities for criminals to target customers. Cooperation between financial institutions, residents and law enforcement agencies can also assist investigations when incidents occur.
The Ghana Police Service has urged the public to share credible information that could support efforts to locate the remaining suspect. The appeal forms part of the command’s wider investigation into the reported robberies and its effort to prevent further attacks on bank customers in Kumasi and nearby communities.
For now, the arrest of Aboy Promise, Favour Uwalaka and Kingsley marks a development in the police investigation, while the search for Chinedu, alias Alhaji, continues. Authorities are expected to provide further information as investigations progress and more details about the alleged robbery cases become available.
