The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested a suspect over an alleged conspiracy to rob a gold miner at Manso Abrense, near Manso Nsiana in the Ashanti Region.

In a statement issued by the police, the suspect, identified as Stephen Kwakye, was picked up on December 30, 2025, following intelligence reports that he and other accomplices were planning an attack on a miner who routinely transports gold to Kumasi for sale.

Police investigations indicate that Kwakye played a central role in organising the planned robbery.

He is alleged to have closely monitored the movements of the victim and coordinated with other accomplices to ambush him while he was in transit.

Acting on the intelligence, police officers placed the suspect under surveillance and allowed the plan to unfold.

He was arrested when he reportedly showed up to collect his share of the proceeds after being informed that the robbery had been “successful”.

During interrogation, the suspect is said to have admitted his involvement in organising the robbery.

Stephen Kwakye is currently in police custody assisting with investigations, while police efforts continue to track down and arrest his accomplices to face the full rigours of the law