Police in Ashaiman have arrested 41 suspected criminals during an intelligence-led operation aimed at clamping down on robbery.

The operation, which took place in the early hours of Wednesday, May 20, 2026, targeted suspected criminal hideouts at Tsinagbe in the Ashaiman Municipality.

It began at about 06:00 and was led by the Ashaiman Divisional Police Commander, ACP Mr Sarfo Agyemang Badu, together with the Divisional Operations Commander, Supt. Mr Ransford Painstil, and the Ashaiman District Police Commander, DSP Mr Orlando Joseph Adzokpa.

About 30 police officers drawn from the Ashaiman Division, the District Command and the Divisional Formed Police Unit (FPU) participated in the exercise.

According to the police, the swoop forms part of ongoing efforts to reduce robbery incidents and other criminal activities in Ashaiman and its environs through intelligence-driven policing.

A total of 41 suspects, 22 males and 19 females, were arrested during the operation.

The male suspects are: Louis Kyei, 30; Mawuli Aso, 26; Mohammed Ibrahim, 27; Kingsley Daniel, 23; Nuhu Mohammed, 31; Godsway Lewu, 25; Desmond Tetteh, 23; Desmond Asante, 24; Godwin Konotey, 28; Michael Tawiah, 27; Prosper Martey, 20; Selorm Gilbert, 21; Yovo Samuel, 20; Bismark Sam, 20; Kwame Mahama, 38; Godwin Honu, 24; Samuel Awatey, 24; Rashid Yakubu, 23; Emmanuel Stephen, 26; Joshua Okon, 29; Mohammed Awal, 24; and Frank Teye, 36.

The female suspects are: Grace Tetteh, 27; Happiness Johnson, 26; Purity Peter, 32; Wealth Obi, 29; Favour Lucas, 24; Sharon Adi, 28; Rita Okedurum, 27; Assurance Superior, 22; Vera Tetteh, 27; Gifty Ojo, 26; Millicent Tetteh, 27; Mary Apetorgbor, 18; Blessing Vovo, 18; Emmanuella Agbesi, 18; Gifty Adu, 22; Princess Oduwayo, 23; Vera Adonu, 26; Gifty Adulla Razak, 40; and Fresh Igwe, 30.

The police also retrieved several items believed to be connected to criminal activity during the operation.

The items include one pack of Royal cigarettes, two boxes of ORIS cigarettes, two plastic bottles containing yellowish soft drink suspected to have been laced with narcotic substances, a pair of scissors, wrappers, several mobile phones and GH¢3,323.00.

The police administration assured that all suspects will undergo screening and profiling, and that those found culpable will be prosecuted in accordance with the law.

The authorities further indicated that similar intelligence-led operations will continue across Ashaiman and nearby communities as part of efforts to improve security and protect residents from criminal activity.

Inspector Anthony Hanyabui, the District Crime Officer of the DCID, is leading investigations into the case.