The Ghana Police Service in Tamale has arrested three suspected armed robbers, including two final-year students of the University for Development Studies (UDS), in a swift operation that led to the recovery of stolen valuables and weapons.
The suspects, Peter Abugri, 24, Asuma Shaini, 22, and Yakubu Wakasu, 19, were arrested following a robbery attack reported along the Bolga–Nasia road.
Victim Attacked at Roadside
According to police reports, the victim told officers at a checkpoint that he had stopped along the roadside to relieve himself in nearby bushes when he was suddenly attacked by three armed men.
The suspects, wielding a pistol and knife, reportedly robbed him of an iPhone 17 Pro valued at ₵21,000 and a Haojue motorbike worth ₵19,000 before fleeing the scene.
Phone Tracking Leads Police to Suspects
In a critical breakthrough, the victim managed to track the stolen phone, which revealed that the suspects were moving toward the North East Region.
Acting on the intelligence, police officers at the checkpoint conducted a search operation, leading to the arrest of one suspect along with the stolen motorbike.
Further investigations extended to hostels at the Nyankpala and Dungu campuses of the University for Development Studies, where the remaining two suspects were arrested.
Weapons and Stolen Items Recovered
A search of the suspects’ rooms led to the recovery of:
- A pistol
- A jackknife
- Machetes
- The stolen iPhone 17
- The stolen Haojue motorbike
Police say the recovery of the items strengthens the case against the suspects.
Suspects Remanded, Case Adjourned
Following investigations, the three suspects were formally charged and remanded into prison custody.
The case has been adjourned to April 19, 2026, as investigations continue.
Growing Concern Over Student Crime
The arrest of university students in connection with armed robbery has raised fresh concerns about criminal activities among youth, particularly within tertiary institutions.
Security officials are urging students to avoid criminal influences and focus on education, warning that involvement in violent crime carries severe legal consequences that can permanently damage their future.
By paqmediagh/Peter Quao Adattor
