The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested seven people in connection with the armed hijacking of a fuel tanker loaded with 5,400 litres of fuel at Teacher Mante near Suhum in the Eastern Region.

 Police also recovered two tankers, a pumping machine, and a car during the operation.

A police statement issued on August 11, 2025, said the incident happened on August 6 when the suspects, travelling in a green pickup truck, intercepted the tanker with registration number GT 2493-20.

The driver and his mate were handcuffed and placed in the pickup while two of the attackers drove the tanker away.

On August 7, police in the Accra Region intercepted the pickup and rescued the victims. One suspect in the vehicle, identified as Christian Bortey Bernard, was arrested after a chase.

Later that day, police intelligence led officers to a fuel station at Asikawa Junction near Bunso, where the stolen tanker was found alongside another tanker with registration number GN 804-13.

Six other suspects, Mark Ahito, 34; Shaibu Adams, 27; Awini Ibrahim, 25; Muniru Ayeba, 19; Barnabas Atiga, 26; and Abdullah Ganiu, 32, were arrested.

Police also impounded the two fuel tankers, the pumping machine, and a Golf car with registration number GW 5185-Z.

The suspects are in custody, assisting with investigations.

The Accra Regional Police Command has urged drivers and transport operators to remain alert and report suspicious activities or vehicles to the nearest police station, adding that the service will continue to pursue and prosecute offenders to the fullest extent of the law.