Suspect arrested over GH¢430,000 robbery at Buipe cattle market

Authorities in Ghana's Savannah Region have apprehended a suspect linked to a significant robbery at the Buipe Cattle Market, where two mobile money vendors were targeted and GH¢430,000 was stolen. The incident occurred on June 29, 2026.

The Savannah Regional Police Command, with assistance from the Anti-Armed Robbery Unit, has been investigating the gang responsible for the heist. Following the robbery, the Inspector-General of Police deployed a specialized unit to aid the regional command. Preliminary investigations revealed that four armed men attacked the vendors, firing weapons before fleeing with the stolen money.

Sustained surveillance efforts led to the arrest of 28-year-old suspect Yacouba Oumar on July 23, 2026. During interrogation, Oumar reportedly confessed to his involvement and identified his accomplices. He also implicated a cattle trader in the Buipe market, identified as Alhaji Yacouba, as the person who allegedly contracted the group to carry out the robbery.

Subsequent police operations in various locations, including Atebubu and Soronuase, aimed at apprehending other syndicate members and recovering weapons. These operations resulted in an exchange of fire between the police and suspects, leading to the deaths of Yakubu Seidu, Abdulai Aziz Yahaya, and Oumaro Amadu. Police recovered firearms believed to have been used in the robbery. Yacouba Oumar remains in custody, and efforts are ongoing to arrest Alhaji Yacouba and any other individuals connected to the crime.