The Bono Region has witnessed a significant boost in public safety following a major breakthrough by the Bono Regional Police Command in its sustained clampdown on armed robbery and organized criminal operations. The successful intelligence-led operations have not only disrupted multiple dangerous gangs but also restored a renewed sense of security among residents across the region and its surrounding communities.
Addressing the media in Sunyani, the Bono Regional Police Commander, DCOP Joshua Coppson, revealed that several notorious suspects have been arrested and put before the court after months of coordinated surveillance and targeted operations. The arrests follow a series of robberies, attempted robberies, and other crime-related activities that had threatened the peace of communities, particularly in Berekum, Drobo, Nkaseim, and parts of the Ahafo Region.
Among the suspects arrested are Johnson Amponsah Kwame Diawuo, an ex-convict and alleged leader of a five-member robbery gang; Shadrach Owusu also known as "Shark"; Kwafo Samuel, an ex-convict; Latif Mustapha also known as "Star Boy"; Mosby Owusu; Kofi Iddrisa; and Baba Kumi Foster. Police investigations uncovered their involvement in both planned and executed robbery incidents, including an attempted robbery on the Berekum-Drobo road on 18th November 2025, which was foiled due to the swift intervention of a patrol team.
The arrest of Johnson Amponsah at his hideout at Nyamennae marked a crucial breakthrough. A search in his room led to the retrieval of quantities of Indian hemp, machetes, and motorcycle helmets-suspected tools used in his criminal operations. His accomplices, Kwafo Samuel and Shadrach Owusu, later confessed to their roles and identified him as the mastermind of multiple attacks within the Ahafo corridor.
In another intelligence-driven operation targeting a separate gang, the Police Intelligence Directorate arrested suspects Latif Mustapha and Mosby Owusu at Domfete. Latif, who attempted to hide in his ceiling to evade arrest, was found with a shocking cache of items including full military camouflage uniforms, a toy Glock pistol, live and spent soft foam bullets, a taser, knives, talismans, laptops and other items believed to facilitate their operations. Further investigations uncovered a Hungarian-made R-9 Parabellum pistol loaded with live ammunition-allegedly sold by Latif to Mosby for GHS 9,000.
The Command also succeeded in arresting two suspects-Kofi Iddrisa and Baba Kumi Foster - who played key roles in receiving and transporting stolen motorcycles and tricycles across the border to Côte d’Ivoire. Three motorcycles and a tricycle were retrieved as exhibits to aid further investigations.
All principal suspects have since been arraigned before various courts in Sunyani and Fiapre. Johnson Amponsah, Shadrach Owusu, and Kwafo Samuel have been remanded by the Fiapre Circuit Court to reappear on 22nd December 2025, while Latif Mustapha and Mosby Owusu were remanded by the Sunyani District Court B and are expected to reappear on 15th December 2025. The other two suspects, Iddrisa and Foster, have been granted police enquiry bail as investigations continue.
DCOP Coppson assured the public that ongoing efforts aim to track and apprehend all remaining accomplices who are still at large. He emphasized the Command’s unwavering commitment to strengthening public safety and urged community members to continue providing credible information that can aid in dismantling criminal networks across the region.
He reaffirmed that the Bono Regional Police Command remains resolute in its mandate to protect lives and property, restore public confidence, and ensure safer communities for all.
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