The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested seven suspects in connection with the robbery and hijacking of a fuel tanker carrying 5,400 litres of fuel at Teacher Mante, near Suhum in the Eastern Region.
Police investigations reveal that on 6 August 2025, the suspects, travelling in a green pickup truck, intercepted the tanker with registration number GT 2493-20, forcibly took control of it, and handcuffed the driver and his mate. The victims were placed in the pickup while two suspects drove the tanker away.
The following day, 7 August 2025, police personnel in the Accra Region intercepted the pickup and rescued the victims after a hot chase, arresting the suspect in the cabin, identified as Christian Bortey Bernard.
Further intelligence led officers to a fuel filling station at Asikwa Junction near Bunso, where the stolen tanker was found alongside another tanker with registration number GN 804-13. Six more suspects — Mark Abito, 34; Shaibu Adams, 27; Awini Ibrahim, 25; Muniru Ayeba, 19; Barnabas Atiga, 26; and Abdullah Ganiu, 32 — were arrested. Police also impounded two fuel tankers, a pumping machine, and a Golf car with registration number GW 5185-Z.
The suspects are in custody assisting with investigations.
The Police Command is urging drivers and transport operators to remain vigilant and to promptly report suspicious activities or vehicles to the nearest station. The Command further warned that it will relentlessly pursue, arrest, and prosecute offenders to the fullest extent of the law.
By Peter Quao Adattor
