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Police arrest 7 over motorbike theft, recover 17 stolen motorcycles

From Ghanaian Times · () English

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Police in Ghana's Upper West Region arrested seven suspects in connection with a motorbike theft syndicate.
  • The operation led to the recovery of 17 stolen motorbikes, with investigations initiated after a specific theft report.
  • Authorities are continuing their efforts to dismantle the syndicate and recover more stolen vehicles.

Police in Ghana's Upper West Region have arrested seven individuals suspected of operating a motorbike theft syndicate. The operation, which followed intelligence-led investigations, resulted in the recovery of 17 stolen motorbikes from various locations within the Wa Municipality and surrounding areas.

The operation commenced after a victim reported on July 11, 2026, that her black Luojia motorbike, with registration number M 21 UW 3512, had been stolen from the premises of the Ghana National Fire Service in Jirapa.

— Upper West Regional Police CommandDetailing the origin of the investigation.

The investigation began after a victim reported the theft of her motorbike from the Ghana National Fire Service premises in Jirapa on July 11, 2026. The victim shared details of her stolen black Luojia motorbike, registration number M 21 UW 3512, with friends and the police, enabling a swift response.

According to the statement, police officers arrested Nasiru Muftawu at Loho in possession of the stolen motorbike.

— Upper West Regional Police CommandDescribing the first arrest in the operation.

Officers arrested Nasiru Muftawu at Loho in possession of the reported stolen motorbike. During interrogation, he confessed to the theft and was taken into custody. Further intelligence operations led to the apprehension of Basit Muftawu, Issahaku Maruf, and Mohammed Ali. Additional exhibits linked to the crimes were recovered from Rashid Kankan, Mutala Rashad, and Haruna Hamdan.

During interrogation, he admitted to stealing the motorbike and was taken into custody to assist with investigations.

— Upper West Regional Police CommandRegarding the confession of the first suspect.

Sustained investigations subsequently facilitated the recovery of 16 more motorbikes. These were believed to have been stolen from the Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (UBIDS), Chakor, and Glamon, all within the Wa Municipality. The police command stated that the operation is ongoing to apprehend any remaining suspects and recover further stolen property.

Additional exhibits connected with the offences were recovered from Rashid Kankan, 20, Mutala Rashad, 20, and Haruna Hamdan, also known as DJ, 20.

— Upper West Regional Police CommandListing further arrests and recoveries.
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