18/08/2025
Police in the Western Region are on a manhunt for a gang of armed robbers who stormed Paa Nyame Gold Dealership in Mpohor on Saturday, August 16, making away with GH₵80,000 in cash and about 100 pounds of gold.
CCTV footage shows at least seven masked men, armed with rifles, pistols, and machetes, forcing staff inside, holding them hostage at gunpoint, and brutally assaulting one attendant during the 15-minute raid. One person was injured and is receiving treatment.
Police confirm one suspect has been arrested and is assisting with investigations, while efforts are underway to arrest the others.
The attack has left the township in fear, raising concerns over a surge in violent robberies targeting gold dealers in the region.
Authorities are urging the public to assist with information that could lead to the arrest of the criminals.