Police Dismantle Alleged Robbery Gang In Upper East Region; Four In Custody, Two Dead During Operation
A special intelligence team of the Ghana Police Service has allegedly dismantled a robbery gang responsible for a series of violent attacks in the Upper East region, following an intelligence-led operation on 29th April 2026. The suspects, Awudu Kasim, Malik Baako, Mohammed Amidu, and Wadud Abdul were arrested at their hideout at Zuarungu. A search at the location led to the retrieval of a G3 rifle loaded with 30 rounds of ammunition which had been concealed in the storage compartment of a motorbike that suspect Samsudeen Mohammed and an accomplice known as “DJ”, currently at large, had robbed from a victim. Police also retrieved seven (7) other motorbikes believed to be stolen. During interrogation, the suspects admitted involvement in a series of robbery attacks across the region. These include an attack on 4th February 2026 along the Zuarungu–Kongo road, during which a bus driver, Ussif Abdul Razak, sustained gunshot injuries and lost three fingers, and a separate attack on a cargo truck driver, Mohammed Ibrahim, on the same stretch. They also admitted to a robbery at the Kejetia mining site at Gbane on 28th March 2026, where a miner, Atani Mark, was robbed of cash and gold, as well as other incidents in the area. Two suspects, Samsudeen Mohammed and Seidu Safianu, now deceased, sustained gunshot injuries during the operation. Their bodies have been transported to the Police Hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy. All four suspects are in custody assisting investigations, while efforts are ongoing to arrest other accomplices, including one identified as “DJ”, who is at large. The Ghana Police Service assures the public that all those at large will be arrested to face the full rigours of the law. Source: UER Police
Alagumgube Calls for Timely Sod-Cutting of Upper East Airport as Workers Mark May Day
A diaspora-based language and development association, Alagumgube, has used this year’s May Day celebration to renew its call for the swift sod cutting of a proposed airport in the Upper East Region. In a press statement issued during the 2026 May Day observances, the association, founded in New Jersey, USA, by indigenes of the Upper East Region, said it proudly joined workers across Ghana and beyond to commemorate the day. Alagumgube, which has seven active branches and a growing footprint in Africa, noted its continued commitment to advocating for the socio‑economic development of the Upper East Region. The group said its efforts have already contributed to key milestones, including the establishment of a Passport Office in the region. Currently, the association’s major focus is the development and sod‑cutting of an airport in the Upper East Region. Through sustained advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration with government, the project has gained national attention, according to the statement. Technical teams have assessed the proposed site, and significant preparatory work has been undertaken. On the other hand, Alagumgube is appealing for a bypass to ease traffic flow through Bolgatanga, citing the heavy trucks that pass through the city en route to other neighbouring countries. “As we participate in the May Day march, we reaffirm our call for the timely sod cutting of the Upper East Airport, which we believe will enhance connectivity, create jobs, and accelerate regional development,” the statement read. Alagumgube said it stands united in purpose, both in the diaspora and at home, working together to build a stronger and more prosperous Upper East Region. Source: Apexnewsgh.com