–BY Grace Zigah
The Western Central Regional Police Command has apprehended three suspects in connection with a brazen robbery incident at Wassa Afransie in the Western Region.
The suspects, identified as Felix Adjei (alias Africa or Nana Adjei), Emmanuel Kelvin (a Nigerian national), and Kofi Appiah (alias Kesse), allegedly robbed employees of Mas Palasco Gold Buying Limited of gold valued at GHS 199,000.00 and other valuables.
The Incident
According to preliminary investigations, the robbery occurred on April 4, 2025, when Kofi Appiah, a driver for the company, and another employee, Emmanuel Adu, were returning from Wassa Ayiem after collecting a quantity of gold from a client.
Armed men suddenly emerged from the bush, firing warning shots, and made off with 14 pounds of gold, two mobile phones, and an unregistered Toyota Corolla.
The vehicle was later found abandoned in a nearby community.
Through an intelligence-led operation, the police were able to track down the suspects. Kofi Appiah, who was revealed to be an inside man, was arrested at his residence in Wassa Akropong on April 21, 2025.
Further investigations led to the arrest of the two other suspects at their respective hideouts.
Recovered Exhibits
The police retrieved a significant cache of arms and ammunition from the suspects, including a Jojeff pump-action gun, a Calymm PDS pistol, twenty-five rounds of 9mm ammunition, and a locally manufactured pistol.
Additionally, GHS 65,000 in cash, believed to be proceeds from the robbery, was recovered from the suspects.
The three suspects are currently in police custody and are assisting with ongoing investigations.
They will face justice as the police take them through the due process of law.
