Crime Doesn’t Pay: Two Suspects Nabbed in Connection with Robbery and Murder
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the robbery and murder of a 20-year-old man, Kofi Mensah, at Tweapease-Aboo in the Ashanti Region.
The suspects, identified as Solomon Opoku and Collins Aboagye were arrested following sustained intelligence-led operations. Their arrests follow a report made to the Bediem District Police Command on 6th October 2025 by the Assembly Member for the area, indicating that the victim had been attacked, killed, and his Haojin motorbike stolen.
On 10th October 2025, suspect Solomon Opoku was arrested at Council Quarters in Obuasi when he attempted to sell the stolen motorbike. Further investigation led to the arrest of his accomplice, Collins Aboagye, at Kokotesua, also a suburb of Obuasi. Both suspects have admitted to the crime, and the stolen motorbike has been retrieved.
The two suspects are currently in police custody and will be put before court on Monday, 13th October 2025.
The Ashanti South Regional Police Command assures the public of its resolve to pursue justice and ensure the safety and security of all communities within the region.
