The Central East Regional Police Command has launched a manhunt for four suspected armed robbers who escaped after a violent highway robbery at Buduatta Junction along the Kasoa-Winneba Road in the early hours of Sunday, July 6, 2025.

One suspect, identified as Mohammed Bello, was arrested shortly after the attack while attempting to flee the scene.

His arrest followed swift police action after a robbery gang ambushed motorists around 1:00 a.m., robbing several passengers and drivers of cash, mobile phones and personal belongings.

During a search, police retrieved GH₵3,740 in cash, two Samsung smartphones, a Tecno Spark 20, an Itel keypad phone, an Itel power bank, a lady’s purse, five sticks of cigarettes, a wristwatch, a headset, a mobile phone charger head, and a pair of sandals, which has since been identified by one of the victims.

Four passengers sustained gunshot wounds during the robbery and are currently receiving medical treatment.

The victims have expressed gratitude to the police for their quick intervention and arrest of one of the suspects.

The Regional Command has urged the public, especially those who may have fallen victim to the incident, to visit the Regional Police Command to assist with investigations.

Meanwhile, police say intelligence-led operations are ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects.

The Command has assured the public that no effort will be spared in bringing all those involved to justice.