The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers in connection with the robbery and murder of 28-year-old Silver Ngozi.
The suspects allegedly robbed Ngozi of her iPhone 11 Pro and stabbed her with a zigzag-edged knife. The tragic incident occurred on December 6, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m. in Asokore Mampong.
Following the incident, the Regional Police Command, in collaboration with the Anti-Robbery Unit, launched intelligence-led operations on December 12, 2025, around 9:00 p.m., which led to the arrest of the suspects at their hideout in Aboabo, Kumasi.
The suspects have been identified as 20-year-old Farouk Iddris, a motorbike mechanic and rider, and 19-year-old Salim Mohammed, a motorbike mechanic and rickshaw rider.
Addressing the media on Monday, December 15, 2025, the Ashanti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Arthur Osei Akoto stated that preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects robbed the deceased, during which one allegedly stabbed her with a knife, resulting in her death.
He said a search of Farouk Iddris’s room led to the recovery of a machete, knives, and other offensive weapons. DCOP Akoto added that the suspects confessed to committing the robbery during investigations, and Salim Mohammed, the pillion rider on the day of the incident, identified a zigzag-edged knife as the weapon used to stab the deceased.
“The suspects are currently in police custody, assisting with investigations and will be presented in court,” DCOP Akoto said.
In a related operation, the Ashanti Regional Police Command also arrested three additional suspects in connection with a series of street robberies across Asokore Mampong, KNUST, Kenyasi, Bosore, Duase, Antoa, Mayanka, Ayeduase, and surrounding areas.
The operation led to the recovery of 59 iPhones, six Android phones, four tablets, five laptops, and other items. The suspects—22-year-old Abdul Fatawu, alias “UN”; 24-year-old Philip Nyarko, alias “Kawawa”; and 21-year-old Samak Hadi, alias “Toronto”—were apprehended at their Aboabo hideout.
DCOP Akoto emphasised that all three suspects have confessed to the offences in their caution statements and are assisting the police with ongoing investigations.
He urged the public to remain vigilant and reassured residents of the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property, particularly during the festive season.
He further disclosed that over 1,000 police officers have been deployed across the Ashanti Region to ensure smooth traffic flow and enhance public safety during the holidays
